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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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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. Reviewers noted that the lume brightness is not particularly strong.

Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Solar Marine39mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Solar Marine
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Solar Marine300m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Solar Marine$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.01mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
43.5mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$463
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