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.

£791 (£633) with brown or black leather strap

Extra for solid back £41

Deployant clasp £37

There is a deluxe version of this watch with a decorated movement (6498-TOP) t.b.a.

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. The optional solid back is sometimes preferred.

Three part stainless steel case with fine brushed finish. 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

£682 (£599) with black or brown strap. Extra for solid back £41

Black PVD version £772 with brown or black strap. (£560)

Deployant clasp £37

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.

The B is for B-Uhr which is the short form version of Beobachtungsuhr. Some of the classic 1940s pilots' watches had dials like this. Otherwise the watch is like the 42H above with which it shares pricing.

£682 with strap.

Deployant clasp £37

Black PVD version £772

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

£682 (£599) with brown or black strap.

With black PVD case £772

Deployant clasp £37

Solid back £41

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

£609 (£499 date at 4-5) (£499 no date) with brown or black strap.

With black PVD case £700

Deployant clasp £37

Solid back £41

(Left handed version available)

Three part stainless steel case with fine brushed finish. Automatic. Date optional. Sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 50m. D= 42mm. H= 9.9mm. Base movement: 2824-2

£609 (£499 with date at 4-5) (£499 no date) with brown or black strap.

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Black PVD version £700 with brown or black strap.(£560)

Extra for solid back £41

Deployant clasp £37

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

£827 with strap (light brown and dark brown shown but black and medium brown also available).

Deployant clasp £37

£900 with brown or black strap

Deployant clasp £37

Automatic. No maker's name. Sapphite crystal. Bronze buckle. Luminous. Water resistant to 50m. D= 39mm. H= 10mm. Base movement 2824-2

£900 with brown or black strap

Deployant clasp £37

Automatic. Maker's name. Date option. Sapphire crystal. Bronze buckle. Luminous. Water resistant to 50m. D= 39mm. H= 10mm. Base movement: 2824-2

£827 with brown or black strap.

Deployant clasp £37

This is a new model and the smallest in the "Pilot" range. It is a classic pilot's watch/beobachtungsuhr of small size. The absence of a date gives it a strong period flavour. 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

£609 (£399) with brown or black leather strap

Deployant clasp £37

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.

£1500 with brown or black leather strap. PVD version £1627

Extra for solid back £41

Deployant clasp £37

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.

£700 with either black or brown strap. Deluxe version with 6498 TOP movement t.b.a.

Extra for solid back £41

Extra for folding clasp £37

This model is now available with a black dial. £645 (£516)

Bronze cased versions of the deck watch have just been introduced. Prices TBA.

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 :

£406 with brown or black leather strap. Green or orange markings.

Extra for solid back £39

Deployant clasp £43

Now sold out.

As above but with white dials (shown right)

£406 with brown or black leather strap. Green or orange markings.

Extra for solid back £39

Deployant clasp £43

Now sold out.

As above but with black dial.

£406 with brown or black leather strap.

Extra for solid back £39.

Deployant clasp £43.

Now sold out.

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.

£613 Strap versions
£43 Deployant clasp
£726 Bracet version

While stocks last.

Similar specification to the "M" above. Again, see the manufacturer's site for the dial options.There are now three bezel options for this watch.

£809 (£649 diver version) Strap
£37 Deployant clasp
£955 Bracelet version

As well as the diver version, new versions of this watch are available: a GMT model with a 12 hour bezel and one with a compass bezel. (See manufacturer's site)

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 £609 (£499)

Bracelet versions £718 (milanaise) and £664

Also available as K36. £609 with strap. £664 with milanaise bracelet.

Similar to the Klassik 39 above but with D= 42mm.Some dial options differ from the 39. Shown right with blue markings.

Stap versions £609

Bracelet versions £718 (milanaise) and £664

Also available as 42G (guioche). Same pricing

This is a rugged watch intended for outdoor sports and other activities. This model has been revised. Brushed hardened 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.

£700 Leather strap version
£718 Silicone strap version
£809 (£659) Bracelet version (hardened)

There was a new model with white luminous dial and black numerals, also available with a hardened case. The other details are as the black dial model above, including size.This white dial model has now been discontinued after a short life. There is another new model with conventional white dial to replace it.

£700 Leather strap version
£718 Silicone strap version
£819 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

£445 Strap version
£580 Bracelet version

£423 Brown or black strap
£522 Bracelet

No longer available

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: £627
NB. We have one left with white dial at £429.(£399)

PVD versions: £682

(single hand versions £609 and £682)