Armand Nicolet M02 DatevsBeijing Watches Classic Series Date Window 40mm

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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 M02 Date at true scale

M02 Date

Beijing Watches Classic Series Date Window 40mm at true scale

Classic Series Date Window 40mm

Diameter

41mm

40.2mm

Thickness

11.9mm

10.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

38h

42h

highest

MSRP

$2,227

$499

lowest

Movement

AN200

Automatic

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
40.2mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.95mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silvered
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
AN200
n/a
Power Reserve
38h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,227
$499
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Reviews

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Armand Nicolet M02 Date

Owners widely praise the Armand Nicolet M02 Date A740A for its extraordinary finishing, luxury feel, and masculine heft, with many highlighting the gorgeous, meticulously guilloched dial and gold accents. The watch is noted for offering significant value, particularly when acquired at discounted prices around $1,000 USD or CDN$800. Some owners find the movement finishing unremarkable, resembling a standard ETA, and there are reports of inconsistent lume plots and minor imperfections on dial markers and the date wheel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Armand Nicolet M02 Date A740A highly for its impressive build quality and dial finishing at its price point.

Beijing Watches Classic Series Date Window 40mm

Owners widely praise the Beijing Watches Classic Series Date Window Watch 40mm for its excellent case and dial finishing, classy branding, and improved design aesthetics with applied indices. The automatic movement is noted for its smooth and satisfying winding action. Some owners find the date complication implementation awkward with a mismatched font and window, and the $900 price point is considered not cheap. Overall, owners rate the Beijing Watches Classic Series Date Window Watch 40mm highly for its refined finishing and smooth winding feel at the price.

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