Archimede Watches Klassik ChronographvsKobold Rattrapante Chronograph
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Measurements
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Klassik Chronograph

Rattrapante Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
n/a
Thickness
13.6mm
lowest
16mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$2,276
lowest
$4,500
Movement
Valjoux 7750
Valjoux 7750
Case
4 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
Owners praise the Kobold Rattrapante Chronograph's high-contrast hands with luminous centers for excellent legibility on the white dial. One owner suggests a blue dial with polished steel subdials would be more interesting. On balance, owners appreciate the Kobold Rattrapante Chronograph for its legibility on the white dial.
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