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Pagani Design PD-1645vsOrient Diver Watch

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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. The use of the NH35 movement is a point of contention, with some viewing it as a drawback due to its generic nature and lack of finishing compared to higher-end watches, while others consider it a reliable and acceptable choice for the price point.

Orient Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its value, with many considering it the best-looking dive watch under $300, especially noting striking dial colors like red and matte-black gilt. Reviewers highlight its solid build quality, comfortable bracelets, and applied indices with crisp lume. The in-house automatic movement with hacking and hand-winding is a consistent point of praise, offering a 40-hour power reserve. However, some reviewers note a noticeable amount of play in the bezel, a trait common to affordable Orient divers, and one owner found the transparent bezel scratches easily. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional dial finishing and lume at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-164542mm
Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
PD-1645
Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
PD-1645100m
Diver Watch200m
MSRP
PD-1645$123
Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
F6922
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$123
$285
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