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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsSpinnaker Croft Pioneer

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Croft Pioneer
SpinnakerCroft Pioneer
MSRP $199
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 excellent value at its price point. The lume brightness was noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on whether the solid construction was a strength.

Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Croft Pioneer42mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Croft Pioneer40h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Croft Pioneer100m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Croft Pioneer$199

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.01mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$199
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