Armand Nicolet M02 DatevsBeijing Watches Classic Series Small Second Dial 41mm

Ref. beijing-classic-series-small-second-dial-watch-41mm·MSRP $499
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Measurements
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M02 Date

Classic Series Small Second Dial 41mm
Diameter
41mm
41mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
38h
40h
highest
MSRP
$2,227
$499
lowest
Movement
AN200
Automatic
Case
1 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
Owners widely praise the Beijing Watches Classic Series Small Second Dial Watch 41mm for its attractive design, with particular admiration for the textured dial, clean aesthetics, and excellent case and dial finishing. The decorated in-house movement is also a highlight, noted for its smooth, satisfying manual winding action. Some owners find the dial gorgeous and captivating, appreciating the applied indices and overall classy appearance. The watch's slim 9.25mm thickness is also mentioned positively. However, one owner criticizes the implementation of the date complication, the use of three languages on the dial, and an incorrectly bisected 12 indice. On balance, owners rate the Beijing Watches Classic Series Small Second Dial Watch 41mm highly for its refined design and finishing at its price point.
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