A part of the brand’s M02 collection, this Chronograph automatic watch sports a mid-size round case that measures 43 millimeters in diameter. It has a superb construction that is designed to be watertight to a decent depth of 100 meters, and speaking of the materials, the watch’s 14mm thick solid case, as well as its attractive five-rows link bracelet are made of surgical grade stainless steel 316L.
Just like the rest of its variants, Armand Nicolet 9144A-NR-M9140 is fitted with Calibre AN 2045/2824-2 self-winding three hands movement with chronograph that offers excellent precision, in which, you can convenient take a glance at this mechanical movement thanks to the watch’s transparent caseback. At the right hand side of the case, there is a fluted steel crown, a screw-down type. And, completing its elegant look, the wristwatch sports a polished stainless steel link bracelet that comes equipped with fold-over clasp that features safety flap to ensure that it would remains soundly on the owner wrist.
Similar to the white dial version, this M02 collection timepiece’s bold Black dial is decorated with an eye-catching guilloché pattern, and is protected by a durable sapphire glass that is enhanced with a handy anti-glare treatment for an improved visibility. It has a clean-styled layout, and comes with Silvered-steel hands, in which, both the hour and minutes hands are filled with SuperLuminova so that they would remain visible in every light conditions. More on the dial are applique silver-tone faceted stick hour markers with luminescent dot over, printed reference markers around the outer rim in White, and a handy tachymeter scale around its inner bezel.
Speaking a bit about the movement, the 49 jewels Caliber AN 2045/2824-2 TND/TNK employed by the sporty elegant timepiece is a self-winding chronograph automatic movement that is personalized by Armand Nicolet based on the ETA 2824-2, that is revamped with 2045 chronograph module. It beats at 28,800 alterations per hour, and has a single barrel that under full wind, provides around 40 hours of power reserve.
Based on its MSRP, and considering its design, quality, and functional offerings, this steel on steel automatic watch is a reasonably priced one. Not only reliable in term of precision and practical, its 10 ATM water resistance is also deserve an appreciation as well. Worth each every penny. Anyway, for all of its quality offerings, this gent’s steel on steel Black dial 43mm Armand Nicolet 9144A-NR-M9140 is offered at an original manufacturer suggested retail price of $6,500.00.
Note:
This review is last updated at Sep, 2013, with some correction/added information on the movement and dial’s explanatory.
Watch Specification
| Brand: | Armand Nicolet |
| Collection: | M02 |
| Series: | Chronograph Automatic |
| Model number: | 9144A-NR-M9140 Style: 9144A. also referred as 9144ANRM9140 |
| Watch style: | Gent, Casual Dress, Elegant |
| Display type: | Analog |
| Movement: | Swiss automatic Caliber AN 2045/2824-2 TND/TNK. Personalized and modified by Armand Nicolet based on the calibre ETA 2824-2, and an added chronograph module. Swiss made, mechanical self-winding automatic movement. |
| Functions: | Hour, Minute, Seconds, Chronograph its chronograph features central sweep seconds and 45 minute register. |
| Dial: | Black guilloché decorated Black dial. Silvered-steel hands with SuperLuminova. Applique, faceted steel stick hour markers w/ luminous dots over. printed reference markers around the periphery in White. Tachymeter scale on the flange. |
| Window: | Sapphire Crystal scratch resistant, anti reflective coated. |
| Case: | Stainless steel 316L Round, Ø 43 mm, ± 14 mm thick. polished, mirror-finish. |
| Bezel: | Stainless steel 316L stationary bezel. tachymeter scale in the inner bezel. |
| Caseback: | See-thru stainless steel with sapphire display. decorated, engraved. |
| Crown: | Screw down crown stainless steel. fluted, logoed. |
| Bracelet: | Stainless steel 316L Silver-tone, five-rows polished steel link bracelet, adjustable. ± 21 mm wide, ± 8 inches long. |
| Clasp: | Fold-over clasp with safety flap |
| Notable Features: | Chronograph Luminescent hands and markers Transparent exhibition caseback Tachymeter scale |
| Water resistant: | 100 m (10 ATM / 330 feet) suitable for rain, showering, swimming and shallow snorkeling. |
| Additional info: | - |
The Armand Nicolet
43mm M02 Chronograph Automatic Watch review in this page is written by Rief at Wednesday, February 20, 2013. The post is tagged as $5000 up to $10000, 100m, 43mm, analog, armand nicolet, automatic, chronograph, men, mid end, on steel, round, small second, stainless steel, swiss automatic, three hands, watch.
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