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Archimede Watches Pilot 45vsGruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

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Archimede Watches Pilot 45

Archimede Watches Pilot 45 is widely praised for its value and craftsmanship, with owners appreciating the clean design and the brand's reputation. The 45mm case is noted as fitting well on larger wrists, and some find it wears comfortably even on smaller wrists due to its lug-to-lug length. One owner specifically likes the blue dial. Timekeeping varies, with one report of poor performance and intermittent stopping, while another owner states it runs at about +10 seconds per day. A reviewer noted the desire for an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot 45 highly for its value and build quality, despite some variability in timekeeping.

Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date

Owners widely praise the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date for its awesome looks, quality, and good value. The watch features a 40mm brushed 316L stainless steel case, box sapphire crystal, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH34A movement. Some reviewers note the NH34A movement's accuracy can range from -20~+40 seconds per day, though one reviewer reported +5 seconds per day with a regulated movement. The dial's dense layout with Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some, and one owner found the size unsuitable for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Gruppo Gamma Field III GMT Date highly for its impressive finishing and toolish design at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot 4545mm
Field III GMT Date40mm
Power Reserve
Pilot 45
Field III GMT Date41h
Water Resistance
Pilot 4530m
Field III GMT Date200m
MSRP
Pilot 45$1,115
Field III GMT Date$459

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
48.5mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
41h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,115
$459
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