Archimede Watches Pilot ChronographvsNivada Grenchen Depthmaster

Owners widely praise the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph for its robust build quality, with one owner calling it their "doll" and a great second watch. A custom strap was found to be superior to the original. One owner notes the lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph highly for its solid construction and value as a second watch.

Owners widely report terrific build quality and a feel similar to the 1960s original, with some appreciating its reasonable lug-to-lug and better-than-expected appearance in person. The compact 39mm case is praised for its wearability, especially on smaller wrists, and offers impressive 1,000m water resistance. However, the Soprod P024 movement's 38-hour power reserve is a point of criticism, as is a bezel that can be difficult to grip and weak lume. Some owners find the watch wears on the smaller side, and the date complication is seen by one owner as detracting from the design. The "Pacman" variant is noted as polarizing, with one owner questioning their purchase, while the "Ghost Purple" variant's 30 and 45 numerals are described as having a rushed aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster highly for its faithful reissue, impressive water resistance, and comfortable wearability at a competitive price.