Armand Nicolet 9155A-AN-M9150

An exquisite automatic timepiece from the M03 line-up for ladies, the Armand Nicolet 9155A-AN-M9150 is a charming wrist accessory that not only looks gorgeous for formal engagements, but also goes easy with casual attires alike. Of course, being made by the renown Swiss luxury watchmaker, you can be sure that the watch wont ever let you down when precision is a must as at heart, ticks the reliable Calibre AN 2895-2 VHH/VHR.


Just like what you’d expect from such luxury wrist watch, behind its captivating aesthetic, there are enduring materials such as 316L surgical grade stainless steel and sapphire crystal that ensure that all of its quality offerings would remain "enjoyable" for years to come. And, even though it features an exhibition caseback, its robust Swiss construction is watertight to 100 meters, which makes it even more practical to be worn anytime and anywhere you want.

For women’s average wrist, Armand Nicolet 9155A-AN-M9150 is considerably a large size. The watch sturdy round case has a diameter of 34mm, and it is slim enough for a mechanical timepiece at around 11mm thick. Meanwhile, its charming five-rows polished steel link bracelet measures around 18mm wide, and for convenient fitting, it comes equipped with a deployant hidden folding clasp that features push button safety for an extra security measures.

Both of the case’s sides, the dial and the screwed caseback, are covered with sapphire crystal in which, the front on is glare proofed for a better visibility. And typical to timepieces’ that boasts a capacity of 100 meters water resistance (and larger), that fluted steel crown at the right hand side is a screw-in type.

Those who appreciate aesthetic design would sure to love this timepiece’s dial that features "two-tone" background in Silver and White mother of pearl, small seconds subsidiary at the 6 o’clock position, and date aperture at three. It has a lots of details and nicely executed guilloché pattern, yet, it remains neat looking and also provides a nice degree of read-ability. Its steel dauphine hour and minute hands are partly skeletonized, while the main applique squared and Roman numeral hour-markers are sculpted to give them some 3D-like effects. Furthermore, along the dial’s periphery, there are 60-minute scale markers in dots for easy reference.

Speaking a bit about the movement, the self-winding caliber AN 2895-2 VHH/VHR is Armand Nicolet’s personalized version of the ETA 2895/2. Just like its base caliber, this 11½ lignes automatic calibre has the same characteristics as the ETA 2892, in which, it has a small seconds that are are run off the minute hand, and it does hack when the crown is pulled out. This movement is not a Chronometer grade, but, it pretty much accurate for an automatic with an average deviation of less than ±7 sec per day --better than elaborate grade, and it is also fairly rugged thanks to the shock arbsorber integrated within. The Calibre AN 2895-2 VHH/VHR is a 27 jewels movement that beats at a high frequency of 28,800 alteration per hour, it winding in both directions, and under full wind, it provides around 42 hours of power reserve.

Anyway, for all of its quality offerings, this women’s stainless steel 316L on steel bracelet Silvered guilloché and White MOP dial Armand Nicolet M03 Small Seconds & Date 9155A-AN-M9150 automatic wrist watch is reasonably offered at an original manufacturer suggested retail price of $3,700.00.

Watch Specification

Brand:	Armand Nicolet
Collection:	M03
Series:	Small Seconds & Date, Automatic
Model number:	9155A-AN-M9150 Style: 9155A. Ref: 9155A-AN-M9150. also referred as 9155AANM9150.
Watch style:	Ladies (L), Modern Dress, Formal, Elegant
Display type:	Analog
Movement:	Swiss automatic Calibre AN 2895-2 VHH/VHR. Personalized by Armand Nicolet, based on ETA 2895/2. Swiss made, mechanical self-winding automatic movement. Specs Functions: Two hands. Small seconds w/ stop second device, automatic date w/ rapid date corrector. Size: 11½‴ lignes (Ø 25.6 mm), 4.65mm thickness. 27 jewels. beats at 28,800 vph (4 Hz). provides ± 42 hours of power reserve. rated average deviation is less than ±7 sec per day. Bi-directional winding, ball bearing rotor. Regulator system ETACHRON and regulator corrector. Incabloc shock protection. decorated with Blued screws, perlage, and Côtes de Genève. Rotor is stamped with “Armand Nicolet” which painted in Gold.
Functions:	Hour, Minute, Small Seconds, Date
Dial:	Silver and White MOP Silvered guilloché and White Mother of Pearl dial. Silver-tone, partly skeletonized hour and minute dauphine hands. applied Roman numeral and indexes. date display at 3. small seconds subdial at 6. complimented with reference indexes around the outer rim.
Window:	Sapphire Crystal scratch resistant, anti reflective coated.
Case:	Stainless steel 316L Round, Ø 34 mm, ± 11 mm thick. fine brushed and polished.
Bezel:	Stainless steel 316L stationary bezel. polished.
Caseback:	See-through screwed stainless steel. decorated, engraved with markings.
Crown:	Screw down crown Stainless steel 316L. fluted.
Bracelet:	Stainless steel 316L Silver tone. polished five-rows steel link bracelet. ± 18mm wide. women’s standard length, ± 16 cm / 6.3 inches.
Clasp:	Deployant hidden folding clasp stamped, features push button safety.
Notable Features:	Calendar Transparent exhibition caseback
Water resistant:	100 M (10 ATM / 330 feet) suitable for splashes, rain, showering, swimming, and shallow snorkeling. not recommended for diving.
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