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.

Alexander James Watches A3 Omen at true scale

A3 Omen

Tissot Le Locle at true scale

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 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.3mm
Thickness
10.4mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$795
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Alexander James Watches A3 Omen

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.

Tissot Le Locle

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.