The History of Armand Nicolet Watches

Despite being a little-known name in the United States, Armand Nicolet watches maintain a timeless tradition that is as pure as the day it began in the small town of Tramelan, Switzerland. Perfect precision, reliable performance and unparalleled beauty were among the high ideals that influenced the creation of Armand Nicolet watches. They were the dream of one man, the son of a watchmaker, whose passion for his father's craft was fervent in 1875. And after more than a century of incomparable design, Armand Nicolet watches continue to inspire passion in the savvy enthusiasts who wear them.

There is a movement in progress, steadfast and sincere, that celebrates the sophisticated inner workings of Armand Nicolet watches. True connoisseurs are drawn to their originality and technological innovation as seen in Armand Nicolet's 1902 pocket watch. With a "guilloche" rose gold case, single button chronographic function, complete calendar, repeating hours, quarter hours and minutes, it was a masterpiece in its day that exhibited the maturity of Armand's ability and set the standard for all Armand Nicolet watches to come. One notable movement produced in the 1950s featured the patented "Adjuster." It was an inventive system that enabled regulation of the movement without having to open the watch. Such ingenuity is what attracts collectors worldwide to each collection of Armand Nicolet watches.

From a chronograph and complete calendar to a moon phase and date, each of the eight collections of Armand Nicolet watches feature a unique set of complications that demonstrate a mastery of design. Take the TM7 collection. These Armand Nicolet watches, with a choice between round and tonneau case shapes, appeal to men who enjoy standing out in a crowd. They are as stunningly fashionable for men as the TL7 collection is for women. With literally hundreds of variations, from dial colors to diamond settings and a vast array of complications, Armand Nicolet watches in this collection help women express their own unique sense of style. And as both sexes enjoy the inherent beauty of each timepiece, they'll be even more satisfied by what's inside; a strikingly complex machine hard at work behind the scenes.

Armand Nicolet watches are a true testament to what great things mankind can achieve with great passion. Incredible attention to detail and an awe-inspiring commitment to tradition make them nothing short of amazing. They have an uncanny power to connect with those who understand the painstaking process that leads to the joy of their creation, making Armand Nicolet watches most suitable for those in the know; a luxury to be savored.

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