Archimede Watches Pilot ChronographvsBeijing Watches D301 Bronze Military Chronograph 45mm

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.

Owners praise the Beijing Watches D301 Bronze Military Chronograph Watch 45mm for its updated design and legible dial with applied, beveled indices and hands. One owner wishes for a smaller case size, stating they would purchase it immediately if a non-45mm version were available. A criticism notes an awkward date complication implementation and the use of three languages on the dial. Overall, owners rate the Beijing Watches D301 Bronze Military Chronograph Watch 45mm highly for its design and legible dial, with the primary desire being a smaller case option.