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Pagani Design PD-1639vsPhoibos Apollo

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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 significant value for its price, with reviewers agreeing on its strong value proposition and the reliable NH35 movement. Reviewers also noted the bracelet as a positive feature. The 43mm size was mentioned as being a touch bulky by one reviewer, and potential quality control issues were raised by another.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-163943mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
PD-163942h
Apollo
Water Resistance
PD-1639100m
Apollo200m
MSRP
PD-1639$120
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
13.01mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$460
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