Armand Nicolet M02 Date A740AvsSternglas Berlin Automatik

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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 A740A at true scale

M02 Date A740A

Sternglas Berlin Automatik at true scale

Berlin Automatik

Diameter

41mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

43mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

38h

42h

highest

MSRP

$2,227

$485

lowest

Movement

AN200

Miyota 8215

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
43mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silvered
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
AN200
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
0
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,227
$485
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Reviews

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Armand Nicolet M02 Date A740A

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.

Sternglas Berlin Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its handsome dial and 38mm case size, making it a comfortable daily wearer for smaller wrists. The case is described as well-finished and solid, contributing to a well-crafted feel. Some owners find the automatic rotor audibly noisy, and the included strap or bracelet options are considered basic or subpar for the price. The Miyota 8215 movement is noted as reliable but loud, and the exhibition caseback is unadorned. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Berlin Automatik highly for its comfortable wearability and clean dial at the price point.