An elegance wrapped in modern simplicity, this handsome Swiss luxury piece is the Armand Nicolet M02 9141A-NR-M9140. It is an automatic watch in polished stainless steel case with fixed bezel on steel link bracelet. A reliable, fashion versatile timepiece that is sure to flatter you day to night ensemble.
Among the brand’s timepieces, this wrist flatter is lined under the M02 collection for men, Day and Date series. This Swiss automatic watch functionality offerings are hour, minute, seconds, day, and date. Just like the previously reviewed Armand Nicolet S05, this 9141A-NR-M9140 reference numbered timekeeper is fitted with caliber AN 2834-2, but, with an obvious difference of flavor. And, coincidentally, it also competes at the same price range as the one mentioned before, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $4,150.00.
Classification wise, although there is no one would object if you goes casual with it, you can say that this steel on steel is a dress watch as it would shines brighter with formal or dress ensembles. This mid-size is compact and slim so that there won’t be any problem with any kind of shirt’s cuffs.
The case, that is made of premium grade low carbon stainless steel, comes with a fixed bezel. It is polished, measures 43 millimeters in diameter and around 12 millimeters thick. The crown is fluted, while its caseback is a see-thru type so that you can enjoy the beauty of its movement whenever you feel like it. The watch polished link bracelet is also made of the same material as the case, and fasten with a folding clasp. The strap is high polished, and adjustable by removing its link, while by default it can accommodate a max wrist size of 7.5 inches.
Within its sturdy stainless steel construction, at heart, the Armand Nicolet 9141A-NR-M9140 employs the caliber AN 2834-2 TND/TNK. It is a self winding automatic, 25 jewels movement that provides the watch with an excellent precision, and enabling it to be automatically powered by the movements of its wearer. This in-house calibre is built based on ETA 2834-2, and, technically speaking this 13 ligne features bi-directional winding central rotor, Incabloc shock protection, Swiss lever escapement, and beats at 28,800 vph. Regarding its power reserve, judging from its base caliber, it should be around 38 up to 40 hours under full wind.
Displaying its sophisticated movement’s functionality, the watch sports a bold Black dial with an inner guilloché as an extra appeal. The dial is shielded with an anti-reflectice coated sapphire crystal, and features silver tone hour markers with luminous dots over, silver-tone hands with superluminova, and printed markers with Roman numerals at 5 interval for easy reference. The date window is located at the 6 o’clock position, while the date is displayed at ten up to eleven o’clock positions. Finely crafted, you can expect that this dial wont fog through time and use. And for added peace of mind, the whole timepiece itself is 100m water resistant so that it wont be harmed by splashes of water or rain, as in fact, it even suitable for swimming as well.
Hint at the conclusion, for the given price, this M02 Day and Date series watch is a worthy praised timepiece. Reasonably priced, it have both the style and reliability as expected from such Swiss luxury timepiece. The material and built quality are great, while in terms of timekeeping, its AN 2834-2 is something that is sure not to be taken too lightly. There is no issue on its read-ability, and its 100m water resistant is also quite a pleasure, too. All that left to consider is your own preference then...
Watch Details
| Brand | Armand Nicolet |
| Collection | M02 |
| Series | Day and Date |
| Model number | 9141A-NR-M9140 |
| Watch style | Elegant, Dress |
| Item shape | Round |
| Display type | Analog |
| Movement | Swiss automatic Armand Nicolet caliber AN 2834-2 TND/TNK; in house, based on ETA 2834-2 Self winding three hands movement w/ day & date No. of jewels: 25 Frequency: 28,800 vph Power reserve: 38 up to 40 hours |
| Dial color | Black |
| Dial window | Sapphire Crystal scratch resistant, anti reflective coated |
| Case material | Stainless steel 316L polished |
| Case diameter | 43 millimeters |
| Case thickness | 12 millimeters |
| Bezel material | Stainless steel |
| Bezel function | Stationary |
| Caseback | See-through stainless steel with sapphire display |
| Crown | Pull and push fluted stainless steel |
| Band material | Stainless steel 316L brushed, removable link bracelet |
| Band length | Mens standard |
| Band color | Black |
| Clasp | Fold-over clasp with safety |
| Special features | Calendar, Luminous hands and markers, Water resistant |
| Calendar | Day, Date |
| Water resistant depth | 100 M / 10 ATM / 330 Feet suitable for swimming and shallow snorkeling |
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