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What people say

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Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph for its robust build quality, with one owner calling it their "doll" and a great second watch. A custom strap was found to be superior to the original. One owner notes the lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph highly for its solid construction and value as a second watch.

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono for its historically significant retro design, clean panda dial, and value, with many noting its comfortable wearability and how it garners compliments. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its attractive dial with well-placed sub-registers and polished indices, evoking a vintage charm. Some owners find the 14mm+ case thickness substantial, though others note it wears smaller than expected and fits under shirt cuffs. The H-31 movement's rotor is described as spinny by one owner, and accuracy figures range from +3 to +8 seconds per day, with one owner noting the OEM strap is utilitarian. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The panda dial's contrasting subdials are a notable strength. The bracelet clasp is considered less refined than the rest of the watch.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot Chronograph42mm
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono40mm
Power Reserve
Pilot Chronograph
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Pilot Chronograph100m
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Pilot Chronograph$2,183
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono$2,645

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.6mm
14.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
Hamilton H-31
Power Reserve
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,183
$2,645
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