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Archimede Watches Pilot 39vsSugess Chrono Master S438

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Archimede Watches Pilot 39

Archimede Watches Pilot 39 owners praise its clean design, craftsmanship, and value, with the 39mm case size noted as suitable for smaller wrists. One owner reported a unit stopped keeping time within months and experienced poor customer service regarding warranty. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting +10 seconds per day, while another prefers the utilitarian look of the flat crystal and the patina potential of bronze on the 39H Bronze variant. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot 39 highly for its unpretentious pilot watch design and strong value proposition.

Sugess Chrono Master S438

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Master S438 for its attractive finishing and decorated movement, representing tremendous value and a legitimate alternative to luxury Swiss brands. The 40mm case fits comfortably on average wrists, and the "Ice Silver White Panda" dial is considered both classy and sporty. One owner notes that quality can be inconsistent with Chinese watches. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Master S438 highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot 3939mm
Chrono Master S43840mm
Power Reserve
Pilot 39
Chrono Master S43835h
Water Resistance
Pilot 39100m
Chrono Master S4385m
MSRP
Pilot 39$924
Chrono Master S438$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
S438 White

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Power reserve indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$924
$549
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