Archimede Watches Pilot ChronographvsLaco Paris

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 Paris for its excellent legibility and good lume, with one owner specifically appreciating the dial color and its fulfillment of Flieger and Made in Germany criteria. The decorated Valjoux 7750 movement is also a point of admiration, and its manual winding feel is described as superior. Accuracy is reported at +2.5 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Laco Paris highly for its value and classic Flieger design elements.