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Archimede Watches Pilot 39vsHamilton Broadway Auto Chrono

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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.

Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono's blue and green dial with carved stripes and applied indices, as well as its combined polished and brushed case finishing. The 80-hour power reserve from the H-30 movement is a noted strength. However, some owners report the lume is less than desirable, with only the hands lumed, and the 42mm case size is considered too large by some. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono highly for its distinctive dial and generous power reserve.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot 3939mm
Broadway Auto Chrono43mm
Power Reserve
Pilot 39
Broadway Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Pilot 39100m
Broadway Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Pilot 39$924
Broadway Auto Chrono$1,895

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
11.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Aubergine

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Hamilton H-21
Power Reserve
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$924
$1,895
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