ARCHIMEDE

"Archimede" is another brand from the Ickler group. While "Limes" is the mainstream brand "Archimede" is conceived for retro minded/classic watch enthusiasts. The pricing of this range is sympathetic. The quality and value for money are quite exceptional. The whole range may be seen at www.archimede-uhren.de Our selection appears below. We can also supply the other models in the range. Our prices reflect the prices on the manufacturer's site allowing for best achievable exchange rate and our free shipping. Please note that we are not able to supply these watches outside the UK.

Traditional hand wound pilot's watch.

Fine brushed stainless steel case. Sapphire crystal with anti-reflection coating. Display back (but solid available). Luminous. Water resistant to 50m. D= 45mm. H=10.5mm. Base movement:Eta/Unitas 6498.

£495 with brown or black leather strap

Extra for solid back £39

Deployant clasp £43

There is a deluxe version of this watch with a decorated movement (6498-TOP) at £730

Pilot 42H
This watch is something of a gem. It is a scaled down version of the famous Beobachtungsuhr (B'uhr) as made by IWC and others during WWII. The originals were very large, like small clocks, and were worn on the outsides of flying jackets. The Pilot H (H for historic) is a homage to these classic watches. It has a plain dial devoid of maker's name and is likely to be more satisfying with the solid back option.

Fine satin stainless steel case. Automatic. Sapphire crystal. Solid back recommended but display back available. Luminous. Water resistant to 50m. D= 42mm. H= 9.9mm.Base movement: ETA 2824-2

£396 with brown or black strap. Black PVD version £483 with brown or black strap.

Extra for solid back (recommended) £39

Deployant clasp £43

As this watch is a homage to the classic watches of the WW2 period the solid back may be preferred as glass backs were not around in the 1940s.

Fine satin stainless steel case. Automatic. Date. Sapphire crystal. Mineral glass back. Pilot's crown. Luminous. Water resistant to 50m. D= 39mm. H= 9.9mm. Base movement: ETA 2824-2

This model is now discontinued and sold out.

£344 with brown or black strap

Deployant clasp £43

Fine brushed three part stainless steel case. Another homage to the 1940s beobachtungsuhr classics. Plain dial with no maker's name and no date. Automatic. Sapphire crystal. Luminous. Water resistant to 50m. D= 39mm. H= 10mm. Base movement: ETA 2824-2

£448 with brown or black strap.

With black PVD case £535

Deployant clasp £43

Solid back £39

Fine brushed three part case. Similar to the 39H above but with maker's name and date. Automatic. Sapphire crystal. Luminous. Water resistant to 50m. D= 39mm. H= 10mm. Base movement ETA 2824-2

£430 with brown or black strap.

With black PVD case £517

Deployant clasp £43

Solid back £39

(Left handed version available)

This watch has the same specification as Pilot M except that D= 42mm. and a solid back is available.

£379 with brown or black strap. Black PVD version £465 with brown or black strap.

Extra for solid back £39

Deployant clasp £43

This is a stunning new model with a case made from bronze (CuSn8). The finish is fine brushed. Automatic. Sapphire crystal. Mineral glass back. Luminous. Water resistant to 50m. D= 42mm. H= 9.9mm. Base movement: 2824-2

£505 with strap (light brown and dark brown shown but black and medium brown also available)

A 42 H version is scheduled for March 2013.

This is a new model and the smallest in the "Pilot" range. It has the flavour of the classic pilot's watch/beobachtungsuhr but without the size. Automatic. Stainless steel case with satin finish. Sapphire crystal. Mineral glass back. Luminous. Pilot's crown. Water resistant to 50m. D= 36mm. H= 9.8mm. Base movement: ETA 2824-2

£396 with brown or black leather strap

Deployant clasp £43

Fine brushed/satin stainless stee case (also black PVD). Sapphire crystal. Display back (solid back available). Luminous. Water resistant to 50m. D= 42mm. H= 13.6mm. Base movement: ETA Valjoux 7750.

£943 with brown or black leather strap. PVD version £1030

Extra for solid back £39

Deployant clasp £43

This is a new model. Hand winding. Stainless steel case polished/fine brushed. Sapphire crystal with anti reflection coatings both sides. Screw down back with mineral glass window. Water resistant to 50m. Silvered dial with black numerals. Blue hands. D= 42mm. H= 10.5mm. Base movement: ETA/Unitas 6498.

£495 with either black or brown strap. Deluxe version with 6498 TOP movement £730.

Extra for solid back £39

Extra for folding clasp £43

This model is also available with a black dial. The pricing is the same.

Fine satin finish stainless steel case. Automatic. Sapphire crystal. Display back (but solid available). Luminous. Water resistant to 50m. D= 42mm. H= 9.8mm. Base movement ETA 2824-2.

This Vintage range is now discontinued.While stocks last :

£346 with brown or black leather strap. Green or orange markings.

Extra for solid back £39

Deployant clasp £43

(Black dial models shown right)

As above but with white dials (shown right)

£346 with brown or black leather strap. Green or orange markings.

Extra for solid back £39

Deployant clasp £43

As above but with black dial.

£346 with brown or black leather strap.

Extra for solid back £39.

Deployant clasp £43.

Fine brushed stainless steel case. Automatic. Sapphire crystal with ant-reflection coatings. Luminous. Dial options (see the manufacturer's site). Uni-directional rotating bezel. Solid back. Screw down crown. Straps leather or rubber. Bracelet has built in extension. Water resistant to 300m. D= 41.5mm. H= 12mm. Base movement: ETA 2824-2.

£587 Strap versions
£43 Deployant clasp
£700 Bracet version

Similar specification to the "M" above. Again, see the manufacturer's site for the dial options.

£587 Strap versions
£43 Deployant clasp
£700 Bracelet version

Fine brushed stainless steel case. Automatic. Sapphire crystal. Mineral glass back. Water resistant to 50m. D= 39mm. H= 9.9mm. Base movement ETA 2824-2. Available with silver, black or brown dial and with black or brown leather strap or with bracelet.

Strap versions £465

Bracelet versions £578

This is a rugged watch intended for outdoor sports and other activities. Brushed stainless steel case. Automatic. Sapphire crystal. Solid back. Luminous. Water resistant to 200m. D= 38.7mm. H= 10.6mm. The bracelet has a built in extension and a strap extension is available as an accessory. The purpose of both is to facilitate wearing the watch on the outsides of garments. Base movement: Sellita SW200.

£474 Strap versions

£522 Bracelet version.

This is another brand from the same stable as Archimede. It is named after two pioneers in the German watch industry. The manufacturer's site is www.autran-viala.de where full details may be seen. Shown here (left and below left) is "Sport". Brushed stainless steel case. Automatic. Sapphire crystal. Mineral glass back. Black dial version is luminous. Water resistant to 100m. D= 40mm. H= 9.8mm. Base movement: ETA 2824-2

£448 Strap version
£552 Bracelet version

£448 Brown or black strap
£552 Bracelet

Another brand from the Ickler stable. The factory site is: www.defakto-uhren.de
These watches all have a minimalist approach to design. Shown here are the "Akkord" two hand models. Other models have a single hand only and may be seen on the factory site.

Stainless versions: £383

PVD versions: £457

(single hand versions £370 and £443)