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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsPhoibos Depth Hunter

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Depth Hunter
PhoibosDepth Hunter
MSRP $470
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 a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on whether the solid construction was a strength.

Phoibos Depth Hunter

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter for its surprisingly slim 300m diver case and unique, summery design. One owner highlights its solid build, well-made bracelet with toolless microadjust, great finishing for the price, attractive color palette, long-lasting lume, sharp case lines, and accuracy of +5-7 seconds per day. However, some find the case and dial do not match well, and the lume is disappointing, while others dislike the "popsicle stick" hands. The aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, with some preferring alternative designs. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter highly for its slim profile and distinctive design at its price point.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Depth Hunter40mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Depth Hunter40h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Depth Hunter300m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Depth Hunter$470

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13.01mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$470
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