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Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LSvsZelos Nova 37

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot 36 LS36mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Pilot 36 LS
Nova 37
Water Resistance
Pilot 36 LS100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Pilot 36 LS$1,115
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
9.8mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Salmon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,115
$899
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