Archimede Watches Pilot 45vsLaco Münster

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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

Laco Münster at true scale

Münster

Diameter

45mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

53mm

n/a

Thickness

10.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

MSRP

$1,115

lowest

$1,190

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
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
$1,190
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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.

Laco Münster

Owners widely report the Laco Münster's Type B dial offers excellent legibility and lume, with one owner praising its superior manual wind feel and consistent accuracy of +2.5 seconds per day. Another owner notes their older model shows natural wear patterns resembling an Erbstück over time. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner observing a range from -18 to -8 seconds per day. The Laco Münster provides good value, particularly when discounted. Overall, owners rate the Laco Münster highly for its legible dial and satisfying manual wind feel.