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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsDan Henry 1964

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What people say

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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 value at the price point is a key strength. The lume brightness is not strong.

Dan Henry 1964

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1964's 38mm case size as ideal for smaller wrists and its vintage panda execution as the best in its affordable price bracket, with build quality and finishing exceeding its $250 price point. Legibility is generally good, and the watch is considered excellent value. However, some owners report quality control issues like dust on the dial and crystal underside, sharp case edges, and subpar stock straps. The 19mm lug width limits strap options, and while the mineral crystal is durable for some, it is a concern for others. Subdial functions on the chronograph could be improved, and the date on the date version is hard to read. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1964 highly for its vintage panda execution and value at the $250 price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
196438mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
196440h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
1964
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
1964$300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.01mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$300
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