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Pagani Design PD-1639vsCitizen Corso

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PD-1639
Pagani DesignPD-1639
MSRP $120
Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $296
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.

Citizen Corso

Citizen Corso owners widely praise its value, with many noting its accurate Eco-Drive movement keeping time within a few seconds per month. The sunburst silver dial and elegant blue dial options are frequently highlighted for their attractive, light-catching qualities suitable for various occasions. The stainless steel case is considered durable, and the metal bracelet's links are described as substantial. Some models feature day and date complications. However, reviewers note the polished steel case can be overly shiny and a fingerprint magnet, and the original leather bands have an unpleasant lining. One owner questions the 40mm dial size for smaller wrists, and the bracelet has a stamped clasp without micro-adjustments, though it includes two half links. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Corso highly for its impressive value and classic dial aesthetics at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Citizen Corso features a convenient Eco-Drive movement that eliminates battery changes by utilizing light for power. A weakness of the Citizen Corso is its mineral crystal, which is less scratch-resistant than sapphire.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-163943mm
Corso44mm
Power Reserve
PD-163942h
Corso40h
Water Resistance
PD-1639100m
Corso100m
MSRP
PD-1639$120
Corso$296

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
13.01mm
12mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8729
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$296
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