Armand Nicolet JS9 44 Date A480AGNvsDuxot Tortuga

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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 Tortuga at true scale

Tortuga

Diameter

44mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

52mm

Thickness

13mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$1,979

$280

lowest

Movement

AN200

Automatic

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44mm
45mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
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
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silvered
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
AN200
n/a
Power Reserve
n/a
42h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,979
$280
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Tortuga

Owners widely praise the Duxot Tortuga's cool, unique look and trustworthy 200m water resistance, attributing this to its screw-down crown. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than alternatives. The Duxot Tortuga is considered good quality Chinese manufacturing with a reliable automatic movement, offering good value for the price, though some believe it is slightly overpriced. On balance, owners rate the Duxot Tortuga well for its unique aesthetics and reliable build at its price point.