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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsIWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

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PD-1661 Gold
Pagani DesignPD-1661 Gold
MSRP $120
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 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.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic as a beautiful, solid, and hard-wearing watch with great lume and a functional bezel. Some owners find it chunky and note that the non-removable bars limit strap options, while one reviewer suggests its utilitarian and angular look, combined with a non-tapering bracelet and substantial weight, indicates a need for evolutionary refinement. The 42mm case feels robust and over-engineered, featuring a unique SafeDive bezel system. The IWC 32111 automatic movement offers a 120-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic well for its robust build and unique bezel system, despite some finding it chunky.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic120h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic300m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic$6,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.01mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
32111
Power Reserve
42h
120h
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$6,700
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