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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsSternglas Merion

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PD-1661 Gold
Pagani DesignPD-1661 Gold
MSRP $120
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
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 watch offers awesome value at its price point. The lume brightness is not strong.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Merion200m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13.01mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$701
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