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Archimede Pilot 42 GMT Bronze

The Archimede Pilot 42 GMT Bronze is a 42 mm bronze pilot watch with an ETA 2893-2 automatic movement. At 10.2 mm thick, only two of the 45 other bronze pilot watches with a stated thickness are thinner.

All Archimede watchesPilot watchesUnder $3,000MicrobrandUnder 11 mm thickGMT
Price
$2,300
Material
Bronze
Grade / type
CuSn8 marine bronze
Water resistance
50 m
Type
Pilot
Case diameter
42.0 mm
Thickness
10.2 mm
Lug-to-lug
51 mm
Origin
Germany
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Power reserve
42 hours
Complications
GMT, Date
Construction
Assembled
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Steel
Nickel-free
No (steel contact)
Bracelet / strap
Brown leather pilot strap
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial
Black, red GMT hand, date at 6
Dial colours
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Reference, Weight, Colour, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet, Display back
High confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: Maker / MasterHorologer Spec checksAlloy Jul 2026Price Sep 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Archimede Pilot 42 GMT Bronze nickel-free?

No. The caseback is steel, and steel carries nickel, so the guide does not list it as nickel-free.

What is the case of the Archimede Pilot 42 GMT Bronze made of?

The case is cusn8 marine bronze. That is confirmed against the maker's specification. The caseback is steel, not titanium.

What size is the Archimede Pilot 42 GMT Bronze?

The case is 42 mm across, 10.2 mm thick and 51 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 50 m.

How much does the Archimede Pilot 42 GMT Bronze cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $2,300.

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