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Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsNodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A3 Omen38mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
A3 Omen40h
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
A3 Omen100m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
A3 Omen$650
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Pilot
Thickness
10.4mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NH36 (day/date)
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$675
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