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Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsFarer Discovery Olive

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A3 Omen
Alexander James WatchesA3 Omen
MSRP $650
Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
What people say

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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.

Farer Discovery Olive

Owners widely praise the Farer Discovery Olive for its unusual dial color, crisp indices and hands, and versatile wearability, with one owner noting its fit and finishing punches above its price point. The optional bracelet design is praised, though one owner observes it does not sit flush with the case. Accuracy is reported at +8 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery Olive highly for its surprising quality and distinctive aesthetic at its price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A3 Omen38mm
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Power Reserve
A3 Omen40h
Discovery Olive68h
Water Resistance
A3 Omen100m
Discovery Olive50m
MSRP
A3 Omen$650
Discovery Olive$925

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
40h
68h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$925
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