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Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsOrient Kanno

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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.

Orient Kanno

Owners widely praise the Orient Kanno for its refined style and build quality, with one owner specifically preferring its design to another model for its elegance. The bezel color is also a noted positive. However, owners frequently complain about the bracelets, and the 44mm case with a 50mm lug-to-lug is considered large by some. On balance, owners rate the Orient Kanno highly for its refined style and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A3 Omen38mm
Kanno44mm
Power Reserve
A3 Omen
Kanno40h
Water Resistance
A3 Omen100m
Kanno200m
MSRP
A3 Omen$650
Kanno$320

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
10.4mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$320
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