Archimede Watches Pilot ChronographvsLaco Hockenheim

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph at true scale

Pilot Chronograph

Laco Hockenheim at true scale

Hockenheim

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

n/a

Thickness

13.6mm

lowest

14.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$2,183

lowest

$2,400

Movement

Valjoux 7750

Valjoux 7750

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Thickness
13.6mm
14.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
21mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
n/a
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,183
$2,400
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph

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.

Laco Hockenheim

Owners praise the Laco Hockenheim's Type B dial for legibility and lume. One owner reports consistent accuracy of +2.5 seconds per day and finds the manual winding feel superior to automatics. The community generally considers the quality decent, though not on par with higher-end brands. Some owners appreciate the chronograph's reduced 42mm case size. Overall, owners rate the Laco Hockenheim highly for its legible Type B dial and reliable timekeeping.