Archimede Watches Pilot 45 HWvsJunghans Pilot Automatic Navy Blue

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Measurements
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Pilot 45 HW

Pilot Automatic Navy Blue
Diameter
45mm
43.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
n/a
Thickness
10.5mm
lowest
12.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$1,289
lowest
$2,620
Movement
ETA/Unitas 6498
Junghans J800.1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
The Junghans Pilot Automatic Navy Blue is a 43.3mm tool watch featuring a gradient navy blue dial with a date window at 12 o'clock and small seconds at 6 o'clock. Reviewers praise its legibility due to minimal script and domed, finely-grained sub-dials, as well as its brushed, DLC-coated stainless steel case and star-shaped, bi-directional bezel. The watch offers good value at €2240, though one reviewer noted the leather strap appeared low-cost despite being comfortable. The automatic Junghans J800.1.6 movement has a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers highlight the Junghans Pilot Automatic Navy Blue's balanced dial design and value proposition.
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