Archimede Watches Pilot 42 GMTvsYema Flygraf Pilot
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Measurements
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Pilot 42 GMT

Flygraf Pilot
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
n/a
8.8mm
Water Resistance
200m
highest
100m
MSRP
$2,206
$990
lowest
Movement
ETA 2893-2
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Archimede Watches Pilot 42 GMT owners praise its sharp looks, clean date window integration, and generous lume. The red GMT hand adds a nice contrast, and the dial is easily readable. The German-made case and common ETA GMT movement are noted as well-made. Some owners find the 42mm size fits well on 7-inch wrists, with the crown appearing proportional. The watch features a thinner case than other pilot models, and the date window at 6 o'clock is a design element some may find compromised. The retail price is noted as €1,160, with owners believing the price matches the quality. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 GMT highly for its understated Flieger design and value.
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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