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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsCWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2

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PD-1661 Gold
Pagani DesignPD-1661 Gold
MSRP $120
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2
CWCRN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2
MSRP $1,249
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-1661 Gold

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1661 Gold for its specifications at its price point, highlighting the 40mm case, ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, and Seiko NH35 movement. However, the lume is reported as poor, and the bracelet has sharp edges and lacks micro-adjustment. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting approximately +10 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1661 Gold highly for its impressive specifications and value at the price.

From video reviewers

The PD-1661 Gold delivers strong value under $100 with sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and solid construction including a milled clasp. Lume brightness is weak and falls short of what divers typically expect from this price tier.

CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2

Owners widely praise the CWC RN Diver for its build quality, comfortable wearability, and classic design with desirable brand heritage, suitable for diving. Some owners consider it a favorite, appreciating its case wear and aging tritium as a classic replacement for previous military issue watches. However, a common complaint across multiple sources is the fixed spring bars, which limit strap options, and some find the watch overpriced for its features, particularly when compared to other military-style watches or when noting specific branding text. One owner wishes CWC offered a smaller diver size. On balance, owners rate the CWC RN Diver highly for its utilitarian capabilities and historical connection, despite concerns about strap versatility and value.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.241mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.240h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2300m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2$1,249

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
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
CWC RN Automatic Divers Watch Mk.2, Stainless Steel (RN300-MT AS120)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$1,249
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