Armand Nicolet J09
Armand Nicolet is a brand that I know in name, but not overly familiar with their watches. It is not one that I see the watch community post about on social media often, such as Instagram or Facebook Watch groups. After receiving this model for review, the Armand Nicolet J09 Day/Date, I wondered why this brand has not been getting the love it deserves. Now, keep in mind, I personally have not seen mention of their watches, it does not mean you haven’t, they were just not on my radar for some reason. They definitely are now though. For those not familiar, the Armand Nicolet brand has been around since 1902, and was named after its founder. In 1988, the brand was sold by Willy Nicolet, the founders son, and though not family owned anymore, they have continued making watches in Switzerland, with designs being done in Italy.
Armand Nicolet J09 Day/Date Specifications:
Mechanical automatic movement with Day&Date functions.
Calibre AN2846-9. Guillochรฉ dial with luminous indexes and hands. Case with antiglare treated sapphire crystal on top and sapphire crystal in the see-through screwed back.
Case and Buckle:
- Stainless Steel 316L
- Water Resistance:
- 5 ATM
- Diameter: 41mm
- Thickness: 12.5mm
- Lug Width: 24mm
- Lug to Lug: 50mm
- Strap: Stainless Steel 316L
5 comments
Armand Nicolet is a very underestimated brand. I have the previous version of the j09, and personally I prefer the dial style of the older version. I have the brown maroon dial with blue accents . It keeps excellent time, and the double-sided AR crystal really shows off the face. Of course, to each his own. The newer version is lovely as well. Thank you for the review, and I hope more attention is paid to this less known yet high quality watch company.
I don’t have the J09 but I do have the M02 complete calendar and the L10.
Both very, very, good watches. Armand Nicolet has been pleasure to deal with and their watches a delight to own.
I can’t recommend them highly enough.
I will admit I don’t like the styling on all their models but if you see one you like the look of, don’t hesitate.
I am astonished more people don’t appreciate the quality of this brand.
I agree. I own 3 AN’s now and while I have many higher end watches in my collection my AN’s get plenty of wrist time. Considering you can often find them for half or more below msrp they can become a bargain from a fit and finish point of view.
I had a J09 in May and so far, have been so disappointed. First month, the watch kept losing about 30 seconds a day. After service by an authorized dealer -Shami- twice, the watch still loses 16-17 seconds a day. I don’t know if it’s expected for this brand, but its accuracy is worst than my old Titoni. Besides, the minute hand does not run as smooth as my old old watch- Titoni Space Star.
I have an older JO9, with the JO9 adjacent to the 9 O’clock marker on the dial. It’s a lovely burgundy/brown dial with rose gold hour markers and hands. It keeps good time and fits and feels very comfortable. I do agree 100%
that AN is a great brand and such a shame it is so overlooked .