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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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PD-1661 Gold
Pagani DesignPD-1661 Gold
MSRP $120
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485
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. Reviewers noted that the lume brightness is not strong.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.01mm
11mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$485
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