Armand Nicolet JS9 44 Date A480AGNvsSeagull Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Sparkling Dial Ceramic Bezel Diving 44mm

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JS9 44 Date A480AGN

Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Sparkling Dial Ceramic Bezel Diving 44mm
Diameter
44mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Thickness
13mm
lowest
13.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
MSRP
$1,979
$597
lowest
Movement
AN200
ST2100
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
Owners widely praise the Seagull Ocean Series 200m Waterproof Sparkling Dial Ceramic Bezel Diving Watch 44mm for its overall quality and fit, with one owner finding it comparable to a Movado Series 800 and another considering it superior to some more popular brands. The bracelet is frequently highlighted as very nice and flexible, featuring brushed center links with polished outer links. The watch's sunburst dial is described as beautiful, and the domed, lumed bezel is a desirable feature, though its lume is noted as weak by one owner. The 44mm case wears large, as its dimensions suggest, and some owners find it fits well on their wrists. The 60-click unidirectional bezel is noted as a minor quirk, and one owner reports difficulty rotating it due to shallow grooves and gaps at cardinal points. The sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating.
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