Archimede Watches Pilot 45 HWvsJunghans Pilot Automatic Navy Blue

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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

Junghans Pilot Automatic Navy Blue at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
45mm
43.3mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA/Unitas 6498
Junghans J800.1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,289
$2,620
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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.

Junghans Pilot Automatic Navy Blue

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.