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Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsMarloe Watch Company Coniston Auto

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Alexander James Watches A3 Omen

Owners widely praise the Alexander James Watches A3 for its exceptional value, with one owner calling the $75 price a steal, especially with a gold milanese bracelet. The dial's ability to shift appearance under different lighting conditions is a frequently admired trait, and the BGW9 Superluminova is described as great, though not the brightest. One owner noted the 39mm case diameter and 20mm lug width. Overall, owners rate the Alexander James Watches A3 highly for its striking dial and remarkable value proposition.

Marloe Watch Company Coniston Auto

Owners widely praise the Marloe Coniston Auto's unique design, layered dial, applied indices, and skeleton handset, with one owner noting its pleasing caseback and versatility as an everyday watch. The comfortable orange silicone strap is a favorite, and the overall presentation and packaging are considered excellent. Accuracy from the Miyota 8N24 movement ranges from +-10-20 seconds per day, which some find not ideal for a daily wearer, and the BGW9 lume is noted as less enduring than on other models. One owner dislikes the "WATCH COMPANY" text on the dial. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Coniston Auto highly for its visually pleasing and well-built design at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A3 Omen38mm
Coniston Auto41mm
Power Reserve
A3 Omen
Coniston Auto40h
Water Resistance
A3 Omen100m
Coniston Auto100m
MSRP
A3 Omen$650
Coniston Auto$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
None
Natulite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8N24
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$399
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