Typically, we’d prefer to see a color scheme that matches the dial, bit in this case the white background of the date window really helps the date to pop. You will also find a date window at 3 o’clock, featuring black lettering on white background. The dial also features the Archimede logo, the words “outdoor” and “automatik” as well as depth rating at the 6 o’clock position. The hour and minute hands are a slightly tapered rectangular shape, and the second hand is a simple needle design. The hands of the Outdoor are pretty straight forward (pun intended). Its a great detail that adds to the tool aesthetic, but its just a bit tough to see at first. Clearly seen when viewing the watch at an angle, these markers are nearly invisible when viewing the watch straight on. Again, these are painted in a bright white and, despite their small size, are quite legible.Ī somewhat hidden feature of the dial is the hash second/minute markers along the wall of the raised internal bezel. Further, along the raised internal bezel of the dial you will find numerical second/minute indicators at intervals of five. At each hour is a numerical indicator, as well as a fat has mark that draws your eye directly to the hour with little effort. The dial is a matte black and features bright while numerical indices and hands. This was a mission critical goal of the Outdoor, to achieve a highly visible dial in all environments, and Archimede definitely did an outstanding job of doing so. The dial of the Outdoor is sterile and very legible. When adjusted, the screw-down crown of the Outdoor gives you the reassurance that it is well built and feels almost as though it belongs on a watch of more masculine stature. There is also a ruggedly styled crown guard surrounding the very beefy crown. At each of the lugs there us a slight radiant vertically downward away from the crystal that helps break up the geometry of the watch, while accentuating its smooth lines. The outdoor sticks out however with its lugless design. Further, like the Explorer, it features ad raised bezel along the dial. Like the Explorer the Outdoor’s shape features a smooth curvature along each side of the watch that runs its entire lug to lug width. The case is reminiscent of the sporty Rolex Explorer, with some definite stylistic differences. While the case of the Outdoor works to be simple and, frankly, out of the way, it also offers thoughtful styling that makes for a pleasant as well as effortless wear. Housed inside this petite case is a Swiss-made Sellita SW 200 automatic movement, bringing a high level of reliability and accuracy to the piece. The piece also measures just 10.5 mm tall, making it rather short for an automatic watch. This squat size is aided by the case’s lugless design. The case of the Outdoor is nimble, measuring just 38.7mm in diameter, and 43.5mm lug to lug. Not to mention, it completely delivers on all of its promises as a trustworthy, workhorse automatic sport watch. That said, we think the Outdoor offers a bit more than meets the eye when it comes to styling. High legibility in all environments and a consistent, no frills experience are the name of the game when it comes to the Outdoor. The piece features simple, clean design in a rugged 38.7mm body. Today we are very excited to be reviewing the Outdoor, which is designed to be the perfect companion to someone with an active lifestyle. Archimede also offers several marine and dive watches, all featuring Swiss movements and similarly fair prices. Most importantly, the price point on these pieces is relatively low, from roughly $600 to $1,600 for a chrono on a very nice five-link bracelet. As stated, the brand is best known for their pilot watches, which come in both three hand and chrono versions, ranging in size 36 to 45 mm and feature quality Swiss movements. While the Archimede brand may be young, having been founded in 2003, the watch manufacturer behind it – Ickler – has been producing quality timepieces since 1924 in Pforzheim, Germany.
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