Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsRolex Submariner Date

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Pagani Design PD-1661 Gold at true scale

PD-1661 Gold

Rolex Submariner Date at true scale

Submariner Date

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Thickness

13.0mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

70h

highest

MSRP

$142

lowest

$19,450

Movement

Miyota 8215

3235

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13.01mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Rolesor
Finish
n/a
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
3235
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$142
$19,450
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Reviews

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

Pagani Design PD-1661 Gold

Pagani Design PD-1661 Gold owners praise its value, with many citing the $89-$90 price point as a significant draw, alongside features like a ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal. The bracelet is generally considered good, though the clasp is flagged for its limited micro-adjustment options and a poorly executed diver's extension. Some owners report the lume is poor and the bezel action is loose, while accuracy varies, with one owner noting approximately +10 seconds per day and another describing the movement as accurate. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1661 Gold highly for its impressive specifications and value at its price point.

From video reviewers

The value at the price point is a strong point. The lume brightness is not strong. Reviewers disagree on the bracelet quality.

Rolex Submariner Date

The Rolex Submariner Date is widely appreciated for its functional date complication and iconic cyclops lens, which some owners find essential for daily use. However, a significant portion of the community prefers the no-date Submariner for its cleaner, more symmetrical dial aesthetic and perceived historical accuracy. On balance, owners value the Submariner Date for its practicality, though its visual appeal is a point of division compared to the no-date variant.