Archimede Watches Pilot 45 HWvsCooper Watches MWC 1940s Pattern Classic Limited Edition XL Military Pilot's Watch

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Archimede Watches Pilot 45 HW at true scale

Pilot 45 HW

Cooper Watches MWC 1940s Pattern Classic Limited Edition XL Military Pilot's Watch at true scale

MWC 1940s Pattern Classic Limited Edition XL Military Pilot's Watch

Diameter

45mm

46mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

n/a

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$1,289

$381

lowest

Movement

ETA/Unitas 6498

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
46mm
Thickness
10.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
24mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA/Unitas 6498
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
41 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,289
$381
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Archimede Watches Pilot 45 HW

Archimede Watches Pilot 45 HW is widely praised for its excellent value and incredible craftsmanship, with owners highlighting its gorgeous appearance and phenomenal casework. The 45mm case size is noted as ideal for larger wrists, and the blue dial is considered a great match. One owner reports the watch runs at about +10 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot 45 HW highly for its exceptional build quality and value proposition.

Cooper Watches MWC 1940s Pattern Classic Limited Edition XL Military Pilot's Watch

Owners widely praise the Cooper Watches MWC 1940s Pattern Classic 46mm Limited Edition XL Military Pilots Watch for its day/date function, which enhances daily wearability, and the pleasing play of light on its indices. The bezel text against the matte black ceramic is also a noted positive. However, skepticism exists regarding the brand's military supply claims and the authenticity of positive reviews, with one owner strongly advising against the brand due to past fraudulent supplier claims and generally low quality. On balance, owners find the Cooper Watches MWC 1940s Pattern Classic 46mm Limited Edition XL Military Pilots Watch to be a decent field watch at a fair price, though brand reputation concerns persist.