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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsPraesidus Arctic Field

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PD-1661 Gold
Pagani DesignPD-1661 Gold
MSRP $120
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 strong value under $100 with sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and solid construction including a milled clasp. Lume brightness is weak and falls short of what divers typically expect from this price tier.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

From video reviewers

The sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance are noted strengths. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on weaknesses.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
13.01mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Gray

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$195
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