Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsOrient Bambino No Date

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Alexander James Watches A3 Omen at true scale

A3 Omen

Orient Bambino No Date at true scale

Bambino No Date

Diameter

38mm

38.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

44mm

lowest

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

MSRP

$650

$295

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Orient F6 Series

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.4mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Orient F6 Series

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$295
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Alexander James Watches A3 Omen

Owners widely praise the Alexander James A3 Omen for its exceptional value, with one owner calling the $75 price a steal, particularly with a gold milanese bracelet. The dial's visual appeal is a frequent highlight, with one owner adoring its changing personalities under different lighting and another finding the green mother-of-pearl dial their favorite, despite deeming it tacky. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting the Miyota 9039 movement is regulated to within +/- 10 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Alexander James A3 Omen highly for its striking dial and impressive value at its price point.

Orient Bambino No Date

The Orient Bambino No Date is widely praised for its value, appearing and feeling more expensive than its price point, with owners appreciating its elegant design, soft dial colors, and classic features like domed crystals and curved dials. The 38.4mm case size is considered ideal for a dress watch by many, and the no-date dial is frequently lauded for improving symmetry and cleaning up the dial's appearance. However, some owners find the "Water Resistant" text on the dial undesirable, and a portion of the community regrets the use of mineral glass instead of sapphire crystal. Accuracy is reported as standard, with one source noting +25/-15 sec/day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its exceptional value and elegant dress watch aesthetics.

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