Armand Nicolet JS9 41 Date A481AGUvsOmega Seamaster James Bond Limited Edition Set 210.30.42.20.03.005

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JS9 41 Date A481AGU

Seamaster James Bond Limited Edition Set 210.30.42.20.03.005
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Thickness
13mm
lowest
14.2mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
38h
55h
highest
MSRP
$1,979
n/a
Movement
AN200
Caliber 8806
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Armand Nicolet JS9 41 Date A481AGU for its high quality and finishing, with one owner finding it superior to their Oris Aquis and BC3. The case finishing, featuring alternating brushed and polished surfaces, and crisp printing are noted as well-executed. The reviewer highlighted excellent legibility due to matte finishing on the hands, preventing glare. One owner found the 41mm case size slightly large, preferring 40mm, and another felt the three blue tones on a specific dial were excessive. The AR coating is considered less effective than Breitling's. While the price is competitive, it uses a modified movement also found in cheaper watches. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Armand Nicolet JS9 41 Date A481AGU highly for its overall quality and finishing at its price point.
Omega Seamaster James Bond Limited Edition Set Watch 210.30.42.20.03.005 features a blue dial with laser-engraved waves and a titanium bezel with a raised diving scale. This 42mm steel model is powered by the Master Chronometer Calibre 8806 automatic movement and comes on a brushed stainless steel mesh bracelet. An owner immediately loved the 42mm Seamaster Diver James Bond edition, limited to 7007 pieces. Overall, owners rate the Omega Seamaster James Bond Limited Edition Set Watch 210.30.42.20.03.005 highly for its distinctive blue dial and titanium bezel design.
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