Which is cheaper, the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 or the Laco Chicago?

At MSRP the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 is the cheaper of the two at $1,115, against $2,250 for the Laco Chicago — a $1,135 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 or the Laco Chicago?

The Laco Chicago wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 or the Laco Chicago?

The Archimede Watches Pilot 42 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Laco Chicago.

What movement does the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 run compared to the Laco Chicago?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 uses the ETA 2824-2 and the Laco Chicago uses the Valjoux 7750.

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Archimede Watches Pilot 42

MSRP $1,115

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MSRP $2,250

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilot 4242mm

Chicago44mm

Power Reserve

Pilot 42—

Chicago—

Water Resistance

Pilot 42200m

Chicago50m

MSRP

Pilot 42$1,115

Chicago$2,250

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Thickness

11mm

15mm

Lug-to-Lug

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0mm

Lug Width

—

22mm

Water Resistance

200m

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Valjoux 7750

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,115

$2,250

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