Armand Nicolet M02 Date A740AvsTissot Heritage 1938

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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

Tissot Heritage 1938 at true scale

Heritage 1938

Diameter

41mm

39mm

Thickness

11.9mm

11.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$2,227

$925

lowest

Movement

AN200

11.5'

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Silvered
Anthracite
Indices
n/a
Arabic

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
AN200
11.5'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,227
$925
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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage design, attractive dial colors, and excellent value as a COSC-certified automatic watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's ability to catch light and its retro details, such as rosy gold numerals and a railroad minute track. The watch is considered versatile for daily wear and formal occasions, with a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement noted for its quality at the price point. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for a smaller option. The 38-hour power reserve is less than some contemporary offerings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming vintage aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.