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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsRolex Submariner Date

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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 Submariner Date

Owners widely prefer the Rolex Submariner Date for its versatility and value retention, with many appreciating the functional cyclops bubble. However, a significant portion of the community favors the no-date Submariner for its cleaner dial symmetry and historical aesthetic, viewing it as rarer and more classic. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its lifelong utility and brand recognition, though some find the no-date variant's aesthetic more appealing.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Submariner Date41mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Submariner Date70h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Submariner Date300m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Submariner Date$50,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13.01mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
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
$120
$50,900
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