Armand Nicolet M02 Date A740AvsSternglas Naos 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 Naos Automatik at true scale

Naos 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

$463

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
$463
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Naos Automatik

The Sternglas Naos Automatik is praised for its stylish Bauhaus design and solid build quality for its price, featuring a sapphire crystal and elegant case. Owners find the 38mm model lighter than comparable watches and prefer its aesthetic over smartwatches. However, some dial text is too small and slim for easy readability, and the Milanese strap and clasp are considered lower quality, with the quick-change system not meeting advertised standards. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Naos Automatik highly for its Bauhaus design and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The German minimalist and Bauhaus aesthetic is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch offers superior value compared to the Junghans Max Bill.