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

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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.
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