Archimede Watches Pilot 45vsJunghans 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.

Pilot 45

Pilot Automatic Navy Blue
Diameter
45mm
43.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
n/a
Thickness
10.5mm
lowest
12.5mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$1,115
lowest
$2,620
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Junghans J800.1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
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