Archimede Watches Pilot 45vsEza AirFighter

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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

Eza AirFighter at true scale

AirFighter

Diameter

45mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

48mm

lowest

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

12.3mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$1,115

lowest

$1,175

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
48mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
n/a
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,115
$1,175
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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.

Eza AirFighter

The Eza AirFighter is widely praised for its value, offering a well-constructed pilot-style watch with a vintage-inspired aesthetic and legible matte black dial. Owners and reviewers highlight its good price-to-quality ratio, pleasant case finishing with brushed and polished elements, and a design reminiscent of WWII observer watches. The watch features a no-date complication, sapphire crystal, and an easy-to-grip onion crown. While most sources confirm the Sellita SW200-1 movement, some older reviews mention an ETA 2824-2 adjusted to six positions, with one forum noting initial value questions when a Miyota movement was previously offered at a higher price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Eza AirFighter highly for its excellent value and classic pilot watch design.