Archimede Watches Pilot ChronographvsLaco Kiel Limited Edition

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 widely praise the Laco Kiel Limited Edition for its attractive white dial and blued hands combination, with some noting its significantly better finishing compared to Laco's basic line. The chronograph buttons are described as adding an attractive geometric character to the classic case design, and the movement provides authoritative feedback when engaged. One owner finds their Laco Kiel accurate enough, with movement noise comparable to other luxury watches. The day disc defaults to German. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Laco Kiel Limited Edition highly for its appealing aesthetics and superior finishing at its price point.