Dekla Pilot 40 mm Type AvsSwiss Watch Company Bunker

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Measurements
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Pilot 40 mm Type A

Bunker
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Thickness
n/a
10mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$630
$495
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
6 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Dekla Pilot watch 40 mm Type A for its excellent dial visibility in daylight and strong night luminescence, with some considering its quality superior to other German brands. The 40mm case is noted to wear nicely, and the watch is seen as a good value, especially for its German flieger design and vintage military numerals. One owner finds the onion crown visually appealing but wishes it were slightly larger. A significant caveat is the consistently long wait times reported by owners, with watches often behind schedule. Overall, owners rate the Dekla Pilot watch 40 mm Type A highly for its quality and legibility at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Swiss Watch Company Bunker for its exceptional value at $399, citing its Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, sapphire crystal, and bright lume. The 41mm titanium case is noted for being lightweight and thin at 10mm, contributing to excellent legibility. Accuracy is consistently reported as good, with one owner observing +2-3 seconds per day over six months. Some owners find the rotor sound to be a bit loud, and one owner dislikes the logo, feeling it detracts from the design. On balance, owners rate the Swiss Watch Company Bunker highly for its impressive build quality and wearability at the price point.
The titanium case construction is a strong point. The lume is excellent, with 20 layers of X1 grade. The 41mm case size may be considered large for a field watch.
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