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Pagani Design PD-1639vsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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PD-1639
Pagani DesignPD-1639
MSRP $120
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458
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 watch offers excellent value for money. Reviewers noted quality control issues and a bulky 43mm case size as drawbacks.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-163943mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
PD-163942h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
PD-1639100m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
PD-1639$120
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
13.01mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$2,458
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