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Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LSvsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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What people say

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Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LS

Owners widely praise the Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LS for its toolish, understated elegance and suitability for smaller wrists, with its 36mm case and slim lugs being a particular highlight. The watch's handmade quality in Germany and fair pricing are frequently mentioned as significant value propositions. Some owners note the simplicity and heritage appeal of the dial details, while others appreciate the non-shiny aesthetic. One owner reported a negative experience with a different Archimede model's timekeeping and customer service, though another owner stated Archimede makes "damn well built watches." Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LS highly for its wearability and value, with its compact size and build quality being key drivers.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot 36 LS36mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
Pilot 36 LS
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Pilot 36 LS100m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
Pilot 36 LS$1,115
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9.8mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,115
$725
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