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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370
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 value at the price point is a key strength. The lume brightness is not strong.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Bradner Pearl Diver$370

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.01mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Emerald

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$370
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