Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsTissot Heritage 1938

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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 Heritage 1938 at true scale

Heritage 1938

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

11.1mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$650

lowest

$925

Movement

Miyota 9039

11.5'

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Anthracite
Indices
n/a
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
11.5'
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$925
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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 Heritage 1938

Owners widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage design, attractive dial colors, and excellent value as a COSC-certified automatic watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's ability to catch light and its retro details, such as rosy gold numerals and a railroad minute track. The watch is considered versatile for daily wear and formal occasions, with a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement noted for its quality at the price point. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for a smaller option. The 38-hour power reserve is less than some contemporary offerings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming vintage aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.