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Archimede Watches Pilot 39vsFarer WORLD TIMER

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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.

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

From video reviewers

The watch offers genuine world-timer functionality with its 24-hour disc and internal city bezel. Reviewers noted the playful dial colors and guilloché texture. Water resistance is 100m.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot 3939mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Pilot 39
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
Pilot 39100m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
Pilot 39$924
WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
World Timer
Thickness
11.4mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Sellita SW331-2
Power Reserve
56h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$924
$1,575
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