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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425
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 Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13.01mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$425
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