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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsRolex Sea-Dweller

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PD-1661 Gold
Pagani DesignPD-1661 Gold
MSRP $120
Sea-Dweller
RolexSea-Dweller
MSRP $22,450
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 awesome value at its price point. The lume brightness is not strong.

Rolex Sea-Dweller

The Rolex Sea-Dweller is widely considered a masculine and substantial watch, with owners appreciating its clean look and red dial text. Some find its 43mm size and thickness make it feel like a "tank" and potentially cause arm fatigue, especially for those with smaller wrists or after weight loss, while others prefer its chunkiness and consider it more proportionally appropriate for larger wrists. The Rolex Sea-Dweller is seen by some as a niche product compared to the Submariner due to its size and heft. One owner considers the Sea-Dweller 43mm dial superior to other modern Rolexes, noting its matte-ish finish and red lettering. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Sea-Dweller highly for its distinctive aesthetic and substantial presence, though its size and weight are polarizing factors.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Sea-Dweller43mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Sea-Dweller70h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Sea-Dweller1,220m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Sea-Dweller$22,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13.01mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Rolesor
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
1220m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
3235
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$22,450
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