Archimede - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

Beautiful large Flierger Uhr type watch in the style of WWII pilot watches. Archimede is a relatively recent brand offering mainly aviator-type watches with a large open dial, very refined indexes and typical hands. Visibility is exceptional thanks to a sapphire crystal - it seems - treated on both sides, so much so that it gives the impression of not having glass. This 45mm model is equipped with the Unitas 6498 caliber at 21600 vibrations... The open case back allows you to admire the finish offered by Archimede with blued screws in particular. Too bad this watch is a little big for me, which makes it uncomfortable for my taste...

For me, this is a beautiful modern reinterpretation of a pilot's chronograph based on a proven 7750 movement (I also had a Steinhart Nav B Chrono in the same spirit to compare) The price-quality ratio is excellent - at the time it was worth €1,300/1,400 new (I think it is unfortunately over €1,700 now). The only small criticism is that the strap is clearly not up to par, so I replaced it with an original Farer model. The chronograph is perfect to use with very easy-to-handle pushers and a very pleasant crown to use. On mine, I had taken the engraved oscillating weight option as well as the Archimedes folding clasp. I highly recommend it.