Archimede Watches Pilot 45vsLaco Saarbrücken
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Measurements
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Pilot 45
Saarbrücken
Diameter
45mm
45mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
n/a
Thickness
10.5mm
lowest
13mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m
highest
MSRP
$1,115
lowest
$1,350
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 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.
Owners widely praise the Laco Saarbrücken for its authentic pilot watch aesthetic and Type B dial legibility, with one owner specifically adoring the lume and finding its manual wind feel superior. The watch is noted for its consistent accuracy of +2.5 seconds per day. Some find its 45mm size large for modern wear, and the lugs jut out significantly. One owner appreciates the bronze case for its developing patina. Overall, owners rate the Laco Saarbrücken highly for its legibility and authentic pilot watch design.
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