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Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LS

$1,115
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Case

Diameter
36mm
Thickness
9.8mm
Lug-to-lug
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Type
Automatic
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

ETA

The dominant mid-tier Swiss automatic workhorse, in production since 1982 and used by hundreds of brands. It runs at 28,800 vph with roughly 38–42 hours of power reserve, hacks, and hand-winds; the Sellita SW200-1 is its pin-compatible alternative.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
leather_strap

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Pilot collection · 10 watches

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Pilot 3939mm
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Pilot 39mm 3-hand (full Arabic numerals)39mm
Pilot 42
Pilot 4242mm
Pilot 42 GMT
Pilot 42 GMT42mm
Pilot 45
Pilot 4545mm
Pilot 45 HW
Pilot 45 HW45mm
Pilot Chronograph
Pilot Chronograph42mm
Pilot Chronograph
Pilot Chronograph42mm
Pilot Titanium
Pilot Titanium42mm
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Owners widely praise the Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LS for its toolish, understated elegance and suitability for smaller wrists, with its 36mm case and slim lugs being a particular highlight. The watch's handmade quality in Germany and fair pricing are frequently mentioned as significant value propositions. Some owners note the simplicity and heritage appeal of the dial details, while others appreciate the non-shiny aesthetic. One owner reported a negative experience with a different Archimede model's timekeeping and customer service, though another owner stated Archimede makes "damn well built watches." Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot 36 LS highly for its wearability and value, with its compact size and build quality being key drivers.

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