Alexander James Watches A3 OmenvsTissot Visodate

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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 Visodate at true scale

Visodate

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

10.4mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$650

lowest

$950

Movement

Miyota 9039

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.4mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$950
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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 Visodate

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Visodate for its exceptional value, refined vintage-inspired design, and comfortable 39mm case. Specific strengths highlighted include the clean dial layout, polished indices, twisted lug design, and the beveled domed sapphire crystal. The Powermatic 80 movement is noted for its reliability and 80-hour power reserve. Some reviewers find the flat bezel potentially jarring and the lume weak, while others mention the lugs can be somewhat long or the crystal is more reflective than ideal. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Visodate highly for its impressive design and finishing at its price point.