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Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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A3 Omen
Alexander James WatchesA3 Omen
MSRP $650
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475
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 Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A3 Omen38mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
A3 Omen40h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
A3 Omen100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
A3 Omen$650
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11.8mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$475
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