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Archimede Watches Pilot 45vsZelos Comet 39

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot 4545mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Pilot 45
Comet 39
Water Resistance
Pilot 4530m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Pilot 45$1,115
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
10.5mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Tantalum LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,115
$2,499
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