Which is cheaper, the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph or the Laco Palm Springs?

At MSRP the Laco Palm Springs is the cheaper of the two at $1,190, against $2,183 for the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph — a $993 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph or the Laco Palm Springs?

The Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Laco Palm Springs — a 6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph run compared to the Laco Palm Springs?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph uses the Valjoux 7750 and the Laco Palm Springs uses the ETA 2824-2.

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Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph

MSRP $2,183

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862021

MSRP $1,190

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pilot Chronograph42mm

Palm Springs36mm

Power Reserve

Pilot Chronograph—

Palm Springs—

Water Resistance

Pilot Chronograph100m

Palm Springs—

MSRP

Pilot Chronograph$2,183

Palm Springs$1,190

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

36mm

Thickness

13.6mm

10.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

0mm

Lug Width

—

0mm

Water Resistance

100m

—

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Valjoux 7750

ETA 2824-2

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,183

$1,190

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