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Archimede Watches Pilot 42vsFarer WORLD TIMER

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Archimede Watches Pilot 42

Owners widely praise the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 for its exceptional legibility and value, with many appreciating the clean Flieger design and the integration of a date complication. The 42mm case size is frequently noted as fitting comfortably on average wrists, with some finding the crown proportionate in reality despite its appearance in photos. One owner highlights the titanium case as a positive attribute. Owners also point to the ETA 2824-2 movement and well-made German case as contributing to the watch's quality for its price. Some owners are split on the 42mm size, with a few expressing a preference for the smaller 39mm version for a more classic look on smaller wrists. One owner questions the value of the Chronometer-certified version given the undecorated rotor. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 highly for its excellent legibility and strong value proposition.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot 4242mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Pilot 42
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
Pilot 42200m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
Pilot 42$1,115
WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
World Timer
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Water Resistance
200m
100m

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
$1,115
$1,575
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