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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsDuxot Tortuga

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

PD-1661 Gold
Pagani DesignPD-1661 Gold
MSRP $120
Tortuga
DuxotTortuga
MSRP $169
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.

Duxot Tortuga

Owners widely consider the Duxot Tortuga a cool-looking, unique watch with trustworthy water resistance. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than that on a Bulova Surveyor. The Duxot Tortuga is considered by some to be slightly overpriced, with movements appearing to be off-the-shelf Japanese calibers. On balance, owners view the Duxot Tortuga positively for its unique design and reliable water resistance, despite some feeling it is overpriced.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Tortuga45mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Tortuga42h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Tortuga200m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Tortuga$169

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
13.01mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$169
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