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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsPagani Design PD-1685

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PD-1661 Gold
Pagani DesignPD-1661 Gold
MSRP $120
PD-1685
Pagani DesignPD-1685
MSRP $171
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 excellent value at its price point. The lume brightness was noted as not particularly strong.

Pagani Design PD-1685

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1685's striking white dial and attractive blue bezel, with some finding it a "looker" and feeling it generally high quality. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting -3 seconds per day and another seeing it run 20 seconds slow after freezing, though it remained functional after rough use. Concerns exist regarding the watch's thickness and potential wearability on smaller wrists, the lume fading quickly, and difficulty reading silver hands on the white dial in sunlight. One owner experienced a misaligned dial marker and another noted a rough crown action upon arrival, with a lume pip detaching. There is ambiguity regarding the movement used, with owners speculating about NH35A, Miyota 8215, or DG2813 clones. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1685 highly for its attractive design and perceived quality at the price point, despite some noted fit and finish inconsistencies.

At a glance

4 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
PD-168542mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
PD-168542h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
PD-1685200m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
PD-1685$171

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.01mm
14mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$171
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