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Archimede Watches Pilot 39vsZelos Nova 37

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot 3939mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Pilot 39
Nova 37
Water Resistance
Pilot 39100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Pilot 39$924
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
11.4mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Salmon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$924
$899
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