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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsTraska Freediver Arctic

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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 watch offers excellent value at its price point. The lume brightness was noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on whether the solid construction was a strength.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its price point.

From video reviewers

The bracelet and clasp are exceptionally well-built. The hard coating adds durability for daily wear. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Freediver Arctic40mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Freediver Arctic42h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Freediver Arctic200m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Freediver Arctic$735

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13.01mm
12mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9039
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$735
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