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Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsLorier Hydra SIII

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A3 Omen38mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
A3 Omen40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
A3 Omen100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
A3 Omen$650
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$699
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