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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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PD-1661 Gold
Pagani DesignPD-1661 Gold
MSRP $120
Prospex Sea The Black Series
SeikoProspex Sea The Black Series
MSRP $765
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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 PD-1661 Gold delivers strong value under $100 with sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and solid construction including a milled clasp. Lume brightness is weak and falls short of what divers typically expect from this price tier.

Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
13.01mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$765
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