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Pagani Design PD-1639vsSerica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer

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PD-1639
Pagani DesignPD-1639
MSRP $120
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer
SericaRef. 5303 Diving Chronometer
MSRP $1,768
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1639

Pagani Design PD-1639 owners widely praise its exceptional value, citing the Seiko NH35 movement, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and 10 ATM water resistance at a price point around $60-$75. Some owners report a loose or misaligned bezel, with one noting a 90-click mechanism and another finding the lume fades quickly. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1639 highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent build quality for its price point. The bracelet is considered good for the price. The 43mm diameter is noted as being bulky.

Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer

Owners widely praise the Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer for its excellent wearability, definitive style, and smooth, confident bezel action. The dual scale on the bezel is noted as surprisingly useful, and the crown action, winding, and hacking are reported to work perfectly. One owner describes the Serica 5303-3 as gorgeous and unique, though another notes the crown can appear comically large. On balance, owners rate the Serica Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer highly for its blend of unique design and robust functionality.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-163943mm
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer39mm
Power Reserve
PD-163942h
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer42h
Water Resistance
PD-1639100m
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer300m
MSRP
PD-1639$120
Ref. 5303 Diving Chronometer$1,768

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
13.01mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Enamel Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
M100 COSC
Complications
None
COSC

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$1,768
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