Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsTissot Le Locle
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

A3 Omen

Le Locle
Diameter
38mm
39.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Thickness
10.4mm
9.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$650
lowest
$795
Movement
Miyota 9039
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Alexander James A3 Omen for its exceptional value, with one owner calling the $75 price a steal, particularly with a gold milanese bracelet. The dial's visual appeal is a frequent highlight, with one owner adoring its changing personalities under different lighting and another finding the green mother-of-pearl dial their favorite, despite deeming it tacky. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting the Miyota 9039 movement is regulated to within +/- 10 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Alexander James A3 Omen highly for its striking dial and impressive value at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and 39.3mm case size, which reviewers note fits well under cuffs due to its sub-10mm thickness. The watch is considered a classy and versatile dress watch, with one owner settling on a gold variant with a white dial and crocodile strap. Some owners, however, flag the 30m water resistance as a drawback, and the bracelet style is not a universal favorite. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its premium appearance and elegant design at its price point.
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