Archimede Watches Pilot ChronographvsMovado Alta SE Chronograph
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Measurements
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Pilot Chronograph
Alta SE Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48mm
lowest
Thickness
13.6mm
lowest
13.8mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
62h
MSRP
$2,183
lowest
$3,795
Movement
Valjoux 7750
Sellita SW510
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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 praise the Movado Alta SE Chronograph's attractive appearance and Swiss Made origin. One owner found the instructions for setting the day and date unclear, as the crown positions described in the manual did not function as expected. The watch is priced around $1000. Overall, owners appreciate the Movado Alta SE Chronograph for its good looks and origin.
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