Archimede Watches Pilot 45vsDekla Pilot watch 40 mm Type B

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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 at true scale

Pilot 45

Dekla Pilot watch 40 mm Type B at true scale

Pilot watch 40 mm Type B

Diameter

45mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

n/a

Thickness

10.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

MSRP

$1,115

$630

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,115
$630
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Archimede Watches Pilot 45

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.

Dekla Pilot watch 40 mm Type B

Owners widely praise the Dekla Pilot watch 40 mm Type B for its excellent value and evident quality, with many highlighting its fantastic lume and German-made case components. Some owners note long wait times for delivery and significant glare from the crystal. One owner describes the 40mm size as less chunky than previous models, though another expressed reservations about the size. On balance, owners rate the Dekla Pilot watch 40 mm Type B highly for its impressive specifications for the price and its strong lume.