Armand Nicolet JS9 44 Date A480AGNvsDuxot Atlantica Deep Dive Automatic Limited Edition

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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.

Armand Nicolet JS9 44 Date A480AGN at true scale

JS9 44 Date A480AGN

Duxot Atlantica Deep Dive Automatic Limited Edition at true scale

Atlantica Deep Dive Automatic Limited Edition

Diameter

44mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

52mm

Thickness

13mm

lowest

17mm

Water Resistance

300m

1000m

highest

MSRP

$1,979

$620

lowest

Movement

AN200

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Thickness
13mm
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
52mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silvered
Purple

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
AN200
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,979
$620
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Reviews

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Armand Nicolet JS9 44 Date A480AGN

Owners widely praise the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 Date A480AGN's crisp printing and well-executed case finishing with alternating brushed and polished surfaces. Some reviewers note the legibility and modern, masculine design, with matte hands preventing glare. One owner, however, found the 44mm case size potentially too large, suggesting a 40mm option would be ideal. The watch uses a modified AN200 automatic movement, which is considered competitive for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Armand Nicolet JS9 44 Date A480AGN highly for its refined finishing and legible dial at its price.

Duxot Atlantica Deep Dive Automatic Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Duxot Atlantica Deep Dive Automatic Limited Edition for its value at $139, with many finding it a good daily wearer. The bezel markings align well, and the watch is considered cool and unique-looking. However, accuracy varies, with some owners reporting losses of around 12 seconds per day, and the bezel is described as stiff. The stamped bracelet is noted as jangly and lacking screw-in links, offering limited micro-adjustments. Some find the watch overpriced despite its unique appearance, citing the use of off-the-shelf Japanese movements. Overall, owners rate the Duxot Atlantica Deep Dive Automatic Limited Edition highly for its distinctive design and strong value proposition at the $139 price point.

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