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Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsSeiko Alpinist

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A3 Omen
Alexander James WatchesA3 Omen
MSRP $650
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750
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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A3 Omen38mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
A3 Omen40h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
A3 Omen100m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
A3 Omen$650
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$750
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