Hello everybody,
This is my first post to the forums, though hopefully it won't be my last. I have a couple questions that I was hoping some of you experts might be able to help me out with. I've already read through a lot of the posts about Archimedes and have gotten most of my questions answered. (These forums have been so helpful!)
To start out, I have never bought a watch over $65.00 before, but now that I am entering the real world (wearing a suit to work every day etc) I figured the time was right. I set an initial budget cap around $300, but have since upped that (particularly after I discovered the Archimede collection). Initially I looked at Swiss Army, Citizen, Hamilton, etc. Though once I saw the Pilot I was basically sold. (Especially fitting since I am about to start work at a private aviation firm--though not as a pilot!)
So here are the last questions I'd like answered before I place the order.
1. Is the titanium option worth it? Is it much lighter or more durable? What do you guys think here?
2. Is the deployant clasp worth it? Does it add anything besides aesthetic value? It's only $60 and I figure this will probably be my every day watch for at least a year, so I might as well get it exactly how I want it.
3. I am a bit confused about their ordering process. Do I really just fill out that short form and fill in the price etc. on my own? This is a little bit more "do it yourself" than most e-commerce sites, and I just wanted to make sure i had it right.
4. I am fairly certain I am going with a 42mm, though I was considering the 39mm. My wrist is just shy of 7 inches. Like I said this watch is for every day use, but I'll be wearing at work with a suit and tie. Might 42mm look a bit over the top? I just tried on a couple 42mm watches at a shop in my neighborhood and they didn't look too big to me. Do the Pilots "wear big?" -- I understand that this is primarily a personal preference thing.
Thanks so much guys. I really appreciate any advice. I'm hoping to place the order in the next few days. I'll be sure to post pictures once I receive the watch!
Best wishes,
Mike
This is my first post to the forums, though hopefully it won't be my last. I have a couple questions that I was hoping some of you experts might be able to help me out with. I've already read through a lot of the posts about Archimedes and have gotten most of my questions answered. (These forums have been so helpful!)
To start out, I have never bought a watch over $65.00 before, but now that I am entering the real world (wearing a suit to work every day etc) I figured the time was right. I set an initial budget cap around $300, but have since upped that (particularly after I discovered the Archimede collection). Initially I looked at Swiss Army, Citizen, Hamilton, etc. Though once I saw the Pilot I was basically sold. (Especially fitting since I am about to start work at a private aviation firm--though not as a pilot!)
So here are the last questions I'd like answered before I place the order.
1. Is the titanium option worth it? Is it much lighter or more durable? What do you guys think here?
2. Is the deployant clasp worth it? Does it add anything besides aesthetic value? It's only $60 and I figure this will probably be my every day watch for at least a year, so I might as well get it exactly how I want it.
3. I am a bit confused about their ordering process. Do I really just fill out that short form and fill in the price etc. on my own? This is a little bit more "do it yourself" than most e-commerce sites, and I just wanted to make sure i had it right.
4. I am fairly certain I am going with a 42mm, though I was considering the 39mm. My wrist is just shy of 7 inches. Like I said this watch is for every day use, but I'll be wearing at work with a suit and tie. Might 42mm look a bit over the top? I just tried on a couple 42mm watches at a shop in my neighborhood and they didn't look too big to me. Do the Pilots "wear big?" -- I understand that this is primarily a personal preference thing.
Thanks so much guys. I really appreciate any advice. I'm hoping to place the order in the next few days. I'll be sure to post pictures once I receive the watch!
Best wishes,
Mike
