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Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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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 Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
A3 Omen38mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
A3 Omen
Essentials Daywear
Water Resistance
A3 Omen100m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
A3 Omen$650
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.4mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6N76
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$325
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