Which is cheaper, the Alexander James Watches A3 Omen or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $650 for the Alexander James Watches A3 Omen — a $427 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Alexander James Watches A3 Omen or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

The Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Alexander James Watches A3 Omen.

What movement does the Alexander James Watches A3 Omen run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Alexander James Watches A3 Omen uses the Miyota 9039 and the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) uses the Seiko NH35.

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Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsSheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

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Alexander James Watches A3 Omen

a3-omen

MSRP $650

Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

MSRP $223

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7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A3 Omen38mm

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)38mm

Power Reserve

A3 Omen40h

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)—

Water Resistance

A3 Omen100m

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)200m

MSRP

A3 Omen$650

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)$223

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$223

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