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Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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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

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A3 Omen38mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
A3 Omen
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
A3 Omen100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
A3 Omen$650
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Box
Dial Color

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 4R57
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$595
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