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Archimede Watches Pilot TitaniumvsNivada Grenchen Depthmaster

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What people say

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Archimede Watches Pilot Titanium

Owners widely praise the Archimede Watches Pilot Titanium for its excellent value and appealing aesthetic compared to other titanium options. The 42mm case is noted to fit comfortably on a 7-inch wrist, with the crown proving to be a practical size in person. Reviewers highlight the highly legible dial, and one owner specifically appreciates the inclusion of a date function. The brand is recognized for producing exceptionally well-built watches. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot Titanium highly for its value and wearability.

Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster

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.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot Titanium42mm
Depthmaster39mm
Power Reserve
Pilot Titanium
Depthmaster38h
Water Resistance
Pilot Titanium
Depthmaster1,000m
MSRP
Pilot Titanium$1,231
Depthmaster$1,050

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
38h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,231
$1,050
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