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Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A3 Omen38mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
A3 Omen40h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
A3 Omen100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
A3 Omen$650
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$760
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