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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsPagani Design PD-1782

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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 solid construction and excellent value under $100, with a sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and milled clasp that justify the price for a Submariner homage. Lume brightness is notably weak, limiting visibility in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch's overall execution matched its affordability, with some emphasizing construction quality while others focused more on the lume limitation's impact on practical usability.

Pagani Design PD-1782

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1782 for its excellent value, retro tonneau-case racing chronograph style, and attractive vintage-inspired design, with many highlighting its 39mm bezel diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 12.8mm thickness as contributing to comfortable wearability. The domed sapphire crystal is noted as a positive feature, though some owners point out the lack of significant anti-reflective coating can affect legibility in certain lighting conditions. The VK63 movement is considered unremarkable by some, with a few wishing for an elapsed hour chronograph hand instead of the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1782 highly for its original design and impressive finishing for its price point.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
PD-178239mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
PD-178240h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
PD-1782100m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
PD-1782$110

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.01mm
13.5mm

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$110
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