Armand Nicolet M02 Date A740AvsSpecht & Sohne SP0005-V2

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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

Specht & Sohne SP0005-V2 at true scale

SP0005-V2

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

51mm

Thickness

11.9mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

38h

42h

highest

MSRP

$2,227

$195

lowest

Movement

AN200

Miyota 8215

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silvered
n/a
Lume
None
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
AN200
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
38h
42 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,227
$195
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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.

Specht & Sohne SP0005-V2

Owners widely praise the Specht & Sohne SP0005-V2 for its wearability and attractive appearance, with one owner noting decent finishing on their example. The watch comes with a zippered case and a link removal tool, though some enthusiasts find its "bling" aesthetic potentially off-putting. One owner reported a significant shipping delay and unresponsiveness from the company. Overall, owners rate the Specht & Sohne SP0005-V2 highly for its wearability and attractive appearance at the price point.