Archimede Watches Klassik ChronographvsKobold Rattrapante Chronograph

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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

Kobold Rattrapante Chronograph at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.6mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,276
$4,500
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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.

Kobold Rattrapante Chronograph

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.