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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsGlycine Combat Sub Bronze

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PD-1661 Gold
Pagani DesignPD-1661 Gold
MSRP $120
Combat Sub Bronze
GlycineCombat Sub Bronze
MSRP $1,650
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.

Glycine Combat Sub Bronze

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze for its beautiful and unique patina development, comfortable thin 10mm case, and extraordinary lume. The watch is considered a fun and good value at its price point, with a cool bezel insert and a surprisingly accurate movement. Some owners dislike the shiny, non-bronze buckle, while opinions are split on the dial's gradient, with some appreciating its changing appearance and others disliking it. One owner notes the crown can be slightly difficult to screw down. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Bronze highly for its attractive bronze patina and slim, comfortable wearability at an accessible price.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Combat Sub Bronze42mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Combat Sub Bronze38h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Combat Sub Bronze200m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Combat Sub Bronze$1,650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.01mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Champagne
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$1,650
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