The Aviator Watch Stripped: Archimede Pilot H Is A Likeable Bare Bones Genre Exemplar
While there are a lot of "pilot" watches out there, this one particular design is something that everyone can agree on as being a "pilot" watch. It is one of the 'original' looks, and has fared very well over the years. Many (I mean many) companies have attempted to provide their own interpretation to the design, or additions to the look. Few have been able to improve on the look, and the countless iterations of the theme have remained constant. The benefits of this look is simplicity and legibility, which translates well on a petite watch, or a 55mm beast.Archimede has been making pilot watches of this ilk for a while. The various models skewing the look in various manners, but now with the Pilot H, they have taken things back to the drawing board. The result is something totally stripped down; bearing what is arguably the essence of the genre. You have a brandless dial, with blued hands, and a sober black and white color scheme. Instead of the "historical" manual wound movement, I am

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Hi everyone, recently purchased this beautiful oysterquartz daydate. I was wondering if anyone knew of any reputable servicers in the uk? If not does anyone have a price list for a rolex service? Also the bracelet is in great condition but would like to know of any restorers of the 18ct bracelet and average prices for the restoration? Thanks everyone.Ps. I hope you like my timepiece :) any comments positive or negative are welcomed. Thanks again