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

At MSRP the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 is the cheaper of the two at $1,115, against $1,130 for the Laco Kempten — a $15 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Laco Kempten wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Archimede Watches Pilot 42 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

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

The Archimede Watches Pilot 42 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Laco Kempten.

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

The Archimede Watches Pilot 42 runs a automatic caliber (ETA 2824-2), while the Laco Kempten runs a manual (Sellita SW210).

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Archimede Watches Pilot 42vsLaco Kempten

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Archimede Watches Pilot 42

MSRP $1,115

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Laco Kempten

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MSRP $1,130

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilot 4242mm

Kempten45mm

Power Reserve

Pilot 42—

Kempten—

Water Resistance

Pilot 42200m

Kempten100m

MSRP

Pilot 42$1,115

Kempten$1,130

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

45mm

Thickness

11mm

0mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

0mm

Lug Width

—

15mm

Water Resistance

200m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824-2

Sellita SW210

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,115

$1,130

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