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Pagani Design PD-1645vsCWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch

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PD-1645
Pagani DesignPD-1645
MSRP $123
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
CWC1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $749

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-164542mm
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40mm
Power Reserve
PD-164540h
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
PD-1645100m
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
PD-1645$123
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch$749

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch (RN300-83 QS60)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$123
$749

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pagani Design PD-1645

Pagani Design PD-1645 owners praise its value, citing the reliable Seiko NH35A automatic movement and sapphire crystal. The 42mm case offers 100m water resistance and a solid endlink bracelet with screw-in links. However, the lume is widely considered poor, and the stock bracelet is criticized for being jangly and lacking adequate micro-adjustments. On balance, owners view the Pagani Design PD-1645 as a capable beater watch primarily due to its robust movement and construction at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The sapphire crystal is a notable strength. Reviewers did not reach consensus on any weaknesses.

CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch for its historically accurate reproduction, thin profile for a 300m diver, and a second hand that aligns well with indices. Reviewers note its reasonable size on smaller wrists, original dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring, and a broader minute hand. However, criticism is directed at the fixed 20mm bars necessitating specific strap types and the mismatched lume colors between hands and hour markers, with some finding the convex lume on the markers overly shiny. Overall, owners rate the CWC 1983 RN Divers Quartz Re-Issue Watch highly for its accurate vintage aesthetic and wearability.

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