Which is cheaper, the Alexander James Watches A3 Omen or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Hull Commander is the cheaper of the two at $520, against $650 for the Alexander James Watches A3 Omen — a $130 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Alexander James Watches A3 Omen or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Alexander James Watches A3 Omen — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Alexander James Watches A3 Omen or the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Alexander James Watches A3 Omen.

What movement does the Alexander James Watches A3 Omen run compared to the Spinnaker Hull Commander?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Alexander James Watches A3 Omen uses the Miyota 9039 and the Spinnaker Hull Commander uses the SII NH35A.

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Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Alexander James Watches A3 Omen

a3-omen

MSRP $650

Spinnaker Hull Commander

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MSRP $520

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A3 Omen38mm

Hull Commander42mm

Power Reserve

A3 Omen40h

Hull Commander40h

Water Resistance

A3 Omen100m

Hull Commander300m

MSRP

A3 Omen$650

Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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TIGER EYE

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$520

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