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Pagani Design PD-1639vsPagani Design PD-1685

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PD-1685
Pagani DesignPD-1685
MSRP $171
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 value proposition at its price point is a significant strength. Potential quality control issues are a noted weakness. Reviewers disagree on whether the 43mm size is a positive or negative attribute.

Pagani Design PD-1685

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1685's striking white dial and attractive blue bezel, with some finding it a "looker" and feeling it generally high quality. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting -3 seconds per day and another seeing it run 20 seconds slow after freezing, though it remained functional after rough use. Concerns exist regarding the watch's thickness and potential wearability on smaller wrists, the lume fading quickly, and difficulty reading silver hands on the white dial in sunlight. One owner experienced a misaligned dial marker and another noted a rough crown action upon arrival, with a lume pip detaching. There is ambiguity regarding the movement used, with owners speculating about NH35A, Miyota 8215, or DG2813 clones. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1685 highly for its attractive design and perceived quality at the price point, despite some noted fit and finish inconsistencies.

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-163943mm
PD-168542mm
Power Reserve
PD-163942h
PD-168542h
Water Resistance
PD-1639100m
PD-1685200m
MSRP
PD-1639$120
PD-1685$171

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13.01mm
14mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$171
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