Archimede Watches Pilot ChronographvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze

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.

Owners and reviewers praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze for its romantic aviation appeal, authentic pilot design, and light, versatile case. The dial texture is noted as superior to stock photos, and the tan lume harmonizes with the bronze case. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +1-2s/day. The joy of winding the oversized crown is a recurring positive, though some find it rough initially. The watch is considered good value by some, offering hand-wind and small seconds with heritage, though others feel it shares technology with more affordable models. Concerns are raised about the mineral crystal scratching more easily than sapphire, with one instance of breakage. The bezel's detents are described as unremarkable, and the stock strap has a paper-like feel. Some owners report a 48-click bezel, while others have a 60-click version.