Archimede Watches Pilot 45vsDekla Pilot watch 40 mm Type A

Archimede Watches Pilot 45 is widely praised for its value and case craftsmanship, with owners highlighting the excellent finishing and clean design. The 45mm case size is noted as suitable for larger wrists, and one owner appreciates the symmetrical sub-second dial and excellent lume. Accuracy reports vary, with one owner experiencing poor timekeeping and intermittent stopping, while another notes it runs at approximately +10 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot 45 highly for its casework and value for money.

Owners widely praise the Dekla Pilot watch 40 mm Type A for its excellent dial visibility in daylight and strong night luminescence, with some considering its quality superior to other German brands. The 40mm case is noted to wear nicely, and the watch is seen as a good value, especially for its German flieger design and vintage military numerals. One owner finds the onion crown visually appealing but wishes it were slightly larger. A significant caveat is the consistently long wait times reported by owners, with watches often behind schedule. Overall, owners rate the Dekla Pilot watch 40 mm Type A highly for its quality and legibility at its price point.