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Pagani Design PD-1639vsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

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PD-1639
Pagani DesignPD-1639
MSRP $120
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 PD-1639 delivers strong value for under $70, with a sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel insert, and reliable automatic movement housed in solid bracelet hardware. Quality control inconsistencies affect some units, and the 43mm case runs bulky for some wrists, though a revised 40mm version with improved lume and bezel action is available.

Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC for its comfortable wearability, durable case and bezel, and smooth winding action, with one owner finding its case superior to a Tudor's. However, accuracy is a significant concern, with one owner reporting +17 seconds per day. The rubber strap is also noted as lacking refinement, and some suggest design tweaks for greater brand uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC highly for its wearability and case finishing, despite accuracy concerns with the Sellita SW330-2 movement.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-163943mm
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Power Reserve
PD-163942h
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Water Resistance
PD-1639100m
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
MSRP
PD-1639$120
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
43mm
46.68mm
Thickness
13.01mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.68mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL Old Radium

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$1,695
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