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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsZelos Blacktip 41

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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 excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted that the lume brightness is not particularly strong.

Zelos Blacktip 41

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is widely praised for its exceptional quality and value, featuring a titanium case, sapphire crystal, and a reliable Miyota 9015 movement. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-proportioned 41mm case with strong ergonomics, a 47.5mm lug-to-lug, and a 11.5mm thickness, making it a comfortable diver for many. The watch boasts eye-catching dials with grained textures and degrade effects, complemented by large applied indices, a lume-filled crown, and strong two-tone lume. The bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. The Miyota 9015 movement provides near-COSC accuracy and a 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 41 highly for its superb value and well-executed dive watch features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Zelos Blacktip 41 offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the meteorite dial as a unique feature.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
Blacktip 4141mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
Blacktip 41
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
Blacktip 41200m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13.01mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Teal

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$499
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