Archimedes Pilot

Archimedes Pilot

Archimedes Pilot The Archimedes Pilot is a large Flieger type watch that is based on the wartime B-Uhr watches used by the Luftwaffe. It’s powered by a veritable workhorse of a movement, the ubiquitous ETA 2824-2, but I think the current range has switched to the Silletta 200.1 due to the restrictive ebauches (movements) and parts supply policy that Swatch group’s introduced. The daft thing is that ETA’s job, when it was part of ASUAG, was to provide the Swiss watch industry with ebauches which is why it seems so completely wrong for Swatch group to now be limiting supply of

Why It Matters

Archimedes Pilot continues to generate interest among collectors and enthusiasts. According to thewatchbloke.co.uk, the development reflects broader trends in the watch industry.