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Pagani Design PD-1645vsPhoibos Apollo

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What people say

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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 strong point. The value for the price point is also a strong point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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-164542mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
PD-1645
Apollo
Water Resistance
PD-1645100m
Apollo200m
MSRP
PD-1645$123
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
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
Type
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$123
$460
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