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Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299
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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent dial legibility and a functional internal rotating 24-hour bezel. The water resistance is rated at 200 meters.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A3 Omen38mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
A3 Omen40h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
A3 Omen100m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
A3 Omen$650
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$299
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