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Archimede Watches Pilot 39vsEza Sealander

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What people say

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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.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a key strength, offering ideal proportions for a daily wear flieger. Sharpness on the bracelet link corners is a comfort trade-off. Reviewers agree on the value proposition compared to competitors.

Eza Sealander

Owners widely praise the Eza Sealander for its build quality and finishing, which is considered exceptional for its price point. Reviewers highlight its balanced, wearable vintage-inspired design and legible dial. The ceramic bezel is noted for its precise action, and C3 Super-Luminova provides strong lume on the hands, markers, and bezel. The watch comes with both a leather and a NATO strap. Some owners and reviewers express dislike for the bezel teeth and large crown guards, and one reviewer found the crown's sharp grooves uncomfortable. The Eza Sealander is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement and offers 300m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Eza Sealander highly for its vintage-inspired design and impressive finishing at its price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is a strong point. The lume on the hands and markers is also consistently praised.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot 3939mm
Sealander41mm
Power Reserve
Pilot 39
Sealander40h
Water Resistance
Pilot 39100m
Sealander300m
MSRP
Pilot 39$924
Sealander$1,411

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11.4mm
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
SuperLuminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$924
$1,411
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