Which is cheaper, the Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LS or the Minus-8 Layer 2.0?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $398, against $1,115 for the Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LS — a $717 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LS or the Minus-8 Layer 2.0?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LS — a 6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LS run compared to the Minus-8 Layer 2.0?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LS uses the ETA 2824-2 and the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LS

MSRP $1,115

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MSRP $398

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilot 36 LS36mm

Layer 2.042mm

Power Reserve

Pilot 36 LS—

Layer 2.0—

Water Resistance

Pilot 36 LS100m

Layer 2.0100m

MSRP

Pilot 36 LS$1,115

Layer 2.0$398

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

36mm

42mm

Thickness

9.8mm

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

0mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,115

$398

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