Archimede Watches Pilot 45 HWvsSerket Watch Co Pilot Commander
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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.
Pilot 45 HW
Pilot Commander
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
52.5mm
lowest
Thickness
10.5mm
lowest
11.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
30m
MSRP
$1,289
$349
lowest
Movement
ETA/Unitas 6498
Seagull ST3600
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 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 Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander features Arabic numerals and a large crown for legibility and glove compatibility, with a design that some owners associate with a large watch face characteristic of pilot watches. One owner appreciates the "serious instrument" aesthetic of the slide rule bezel, though finds its scale too small for practical use. On balance, owners value the Serket Watch Co Pilot Commander for its distinct pilot watch aesthetic and functional crown design.
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