Ever since the Archimede Pilot series was launched, the requests of its clients worldwide for a version of the timepiece, which would have an original design of the old B-Watches, never seemed to end. The original design did not feature calendar and brand name.
In 2005 the brand was able to discover the Junghans caliber 687, a historic manual winding movement. Archimede decided to purchase some of these movements and offer the Pilot Original with a movement manufactured in Germany, which, however, is no longer produced.
The dimensions of the case are 42mm x 10mm, having a solid case back. The company decided to use a historic classic design of the dials, having the minute and hour hands covered with blue Super Luminova. In addition the seconds hand is luminous as well.
It is interesting to note that the first movement of the brand was developed more than half a century ago, in 1956. The movement of Archimede is its follower and was created throughout the period between 1961 and 1969.
The movement is among the last to be produced by Junghans. It's worth noting that the classical movements are more than 40 years old and they featured an extremely accurate precision of that time. The company's masters disassembled the movements with great care, cleaned them and then regulated in order to get the best possible accuracy.
Current limited edition will include 90 pieces of the watch. The company looks forward to ship the first timepieces in January 2008. MSRP is $720. Customers may consider reserving one of these rare watches by contacting Archimede directly.
