Archimede Watches Pilot 39vsYema Flygraf Pilot
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Measurements
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Pilot 39

Flygraf Pilot
Diameter
39mm
38.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Thickness
11.4mm
8.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$924
lowest
$990
Movement
ETA 2824-2
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Archimede Watches Pilot 39 for its wearability, excellent 39mm proportions, and slim case profile, with many highlighting its value and impressive craftsmanship for the price. Reviewers and owners consistently note its clean, legible dial and well-machined case finishing, with some finding it comparable to higher-priced brands. The ETA 2824-2 movement is considered reliable, and accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +10 seconds per day and another seeing +1/+2 seconds per day. Some owners express a preference for an unbranded dial, and the lume is described as good but not exceptional. One owner experienced a complete failure of their watch within months and reported brusque customer service regarding warranty service. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Archimede Watches Pilot 39 highly for its exceptional value and well-executed pilot watch design.
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.
Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Pilot's functional, industrial aesthetic and legible Type A dial, with its 38.5mm titanium case noted for wearability. Some owners flag potential quality control and customer service concerns, and one owner reports the titanium case scratches more easily. Accuracy figures range from +8 to +/- 10 seconds per day, and the watch features a date complication. Overall, owners find the Yema Flygraf Pilot appealing for its design and wearability, though some express reservations about brand-level quality control and customer service.
The watch's vintage aesthetic and legible sector dial are praised. The 38.5mm case size is also a recurring positive point.
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