Archimede Watches Pilot ChronographvsTissot PR516
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Measurements
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Pilot Chronograph

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 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
3 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 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.
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