Anders & Co. Timepieces AC2 Volcán Malachite Eastern Arabic NumeralsvsTimex Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm

Ref. ac2-volcan-malachite-eastern-arabic-numerals·MSRP $695

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Measurements
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AC2 Volcán Malachite Eastern Arabic Numerals

Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm
Diameter
37mm
34mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.6mm
n/a
Thickness
5.7mm
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
n/a
MSRP
$695
$279
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9T22
Miyota 8215
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Anders & Co. Timepieces AC2 Volcán Malachite Eastern Arabic Numerals is praised for its exceptionally thin 5.65mm case and comfortable 37mm wearability, complemented by the exotic appeal of its malachite dial and applied Eastern Arabic numerals. The Miyota 9T22 quartz movement is noted for keeping costs down and providing set-and-forget reliability, contributing to the watch's accessible price and slim profile. Some may prefer a mechanical movement. Overall, reviewers highly rate the Anders & Co. Timepieces AC2 Volcán Malachite Eastern Arabic Numerals for its striking stone dial and slim, dressy cushion case at an accessible price.
The Timex Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm is widely praised for its attractive, retro "TV Dial" design and comfortable wearability, particularly on smaller wrists. Owners appreciate its proportional, classy aesthetic, minimalist hands, and all-steel construction, with some highlighting the blue dial as a standout. The 34mm case, despite its diameter, wears larger due to a prominent box crystal, with some finding it closer to a 36-37mm feel, and one owner noted the non-adjustable band was slightly too large. The Miyota 8215 automatic movement is a point of contention, with some owners calling it rough, noisy, and a disappointment, while others note it keeps near-perfect time or feel it misses the point of the watch. The Timex Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm is considered good value at $240, with its design and comfortable fit being its strongest attributes.
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