Archimede Watches Pilot ChronographvsTissot Telemeter 1938

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 and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Telemeter 1938 for its vintage-inspired design, handsome dial finishing, and the value it offers as a mechanical chronograph. The automatic Tissot Valjoux A05.231 movement, with its 68-hour power reserve, is noted positively, and some owners describe the movement as feeling "alive." The watch features a polished stainless steel case, monopushers, and a double-sided anti-reflective coating. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as being too large for the retro aesthetic, with many wishing for a smaller variant, and its 30-meter water resistance is considered poor. The pusher feel is described as sharp but slightly stiff, and the average accuracy is reported at +6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Telemeter 1938 highly for its attractive vintage design and good value, despite concerns about its case size.