Armand Nicolet JS9 44 Date A480AGNvsSeagull Ocean Series Pro "Dragon Kings of the Four Seas" Dragon-scale Dial 300m Waterproof Diving Watch 44mm

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JS9 44 Date A480AGN

Ocean Series Pro "Dragon Kings of the Four Seas" Dragon-scale Dial 300m Waterproof Diving Watch 44mm
Diameter
44mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50.4mm
Thickness
13mm
lowest
13.6mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
MSRP
$1,979
$659
lowest
Movement
AN200
Seagull ST2130
Case
4 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 Pro "Dragon Kings of the Four Seas" Dragon-scale Dial 300m Waterproof Diving Watch 44mm for its excellent build quality and finishing, noting smooth bezel and crown action, perfectly aligned markings, and outstanding hands and markers. The metallic wave pattern and blue to black gradient sunburst dial are frequently highlighted as beautiful and appealing features. One owner reports accuracy of +5 seconds per day. The watch's 44mm size is noted as a quirk, and one owner questions its price relative to alternatives, though another found it to be a good value at $150. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Ocean Series Pro "Dragon Kings of the Four Seas" Dragon-scale Dial 300m Waterproof Diving Watch 44mm highly for its striking dial and excellent finishing at its price point.
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