Archimede Watches Pilot ChronographvsTissot PR516

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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

Tissot PR516 at true scale

PR516

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

n/a

Thickness

13.6mm

lowest

13.7mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

68h

MSRP

$2,183

$2,100

lowest

Movement

Valjoux 7750

13.25'

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.6mm
13.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
n/a
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,183
$2,100
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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.

Tissot PR516

Owners widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its retro styling, good finishing, and accessible price point, with many appreciating its historical inspiration and dial execution. Some reviewers note a thickness of 14mm, and one owner finds the dial bland. The folded steel clasp is a minor detraction for one reviewer, while another criticizes the mineral glass bezel insert. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its vintage charm and value.