Archimede Watches Klassik ChronographvsCasio EFB-730D

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph at true scale

Klassik Chronograph

Casio EFB-730D at true scale

EFB-730D

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

13.6mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$2,276

$165

lowest

Movement

Valjoux 7750

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
No
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
n/a
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,276
$165
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph

Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph owners praise its uncluttered dial for excellent contrast and readability, and the hardened case for durability and comfortable wear. The watch is noted for its simple elegance, with blue hands and strap complementing each other well for casual and less formal occasions. One owner highlights the quality of the watch, mentioning it is a manual-wind conversion of a Valjoux 7753 to manage thickness. The textured dial and blued hands are also appreciated, as is the date window placement at the 6 o'clock position. The Archimede Klassik Chronograph is considered a fantastic GADA watch for its price, offering great quality and service from the family-owned company. On balance, owners rate the Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph highly for its elegant design and perceived quality at its price point.

Casio EFB-730D

Owners widely praise the Casio EFB-730D for its 40mm size, which is considered perfect for smaller to medium wrists and versatile for strap changes with its 20mm lug width. The subtle sunburst blue dial is noted as classy and better in person than in photos, and the overall finish is considered quite good for the price. Some owners find the constantly running central seconds hand impractical, while others appreciate its straightforward Casio quartz reliability and value around $150. One owner reported the second hand sticking on the minute hand, and another found the 47mm lug-to-lug measurement wore larger than expected. Overall, owners rate the Casio EFB-730D highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive design at the price point.