Archimede Watches Pilot ChronographvsArsene Lippens Visionario
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Measurements
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Pilot Chronograph
Visionario
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
45.5mm
lowest
Thickness
13.6mm
13.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
48h
MSRP
$2,183
lowest
$2,634
Movement
Valjoux 7750
Valjoux 7750
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph for its excellent value, particularly for a Flieger chronograph with a Valjoux 7750 movement, with one owner calling it a remarkable value for just over $900. Reviewers and owners highlight its fantastic lume, light-reactive dial, and chronograph functionality, along with a perfect 42mm case size. Some owners note the lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal and wish for heat-blued hands or a date at 3:00. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph highly for its superb value and robust feature set at its price point.
The Arsene Lippens Visionario is noted for its compact 39.5mm steel case and unique dial colors, referencing 1940s chronographs with a tri-stepped case, pump pushers, and pulsometer scale. Its 50m water resistance is considered not suitable for outdoor activities. Overall, reviewers highlight the Arsene Lippens Visionario's vintage-inspired design and compact case size as key strengths.
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