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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 WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

From video reviewers

The watch offers genuine world-timer functionality with its 24-hour disc and internal city bezel. Reviewers noted the playful dial colors and guilloché texture. Water resistance is 100m.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A3 Omen38mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
A3 Omen
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
A3 Omen100m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
A3 Omen$650
WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
World Timer
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW331-2
Power Reserve
0h
56h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,575
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