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Aragon Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels AutomaticvsPagani Design PD-1685

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PD-1685
Pagani DesignPD-1685
MSRP $171
What people say

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Aragon Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels Automatic

Owners praise the Aragon Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels Automatic for its build quality and dial aesthetics, though one owner found it too large and heavy for comfortable wear. The watch utilizes a Seiko SII NH35 automatic movement, which is noted as being manufactured in Japan. The NH35 movement is a common, inexpensive caliber found in many microbrand watches. Overall, owners appreciate the Aragon Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels Automatic for its visual appeal and construction, despite the movement being a budget-oriented choice.

Pagani Design PD-1685

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1685's striking white dial and attractive blue bezel, with some finding it a "looker" and feeling it generally high quality. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting -3 seconds per day and another seeing it run 20 seconds slow after freezing, though it remained functional after rough use. Concerns exist regarding the watch's thickness and potential wearability on smaller wrists, the lume fading quickly, and difficulty reading silver hands on the white dial in sunlight. One owner experienced a misaligned dial marker and another noted a rough crown action upon arrival, with a lume pip detaching. There is ambiguity regarding the movement used, with owners speculating about NH35A, Miyota 8215, or DG2813 clones. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1685 highly for its attractive design and perceived quality at the price point, despite some noted fit and finish inconsistencies.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels Automatic48mm
PD-168542mm
Power Reserve
Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels Automatic40h
PD-168542h
Water Resistance
Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels Automatic200m
PD-1685200m
MSRP
Armour SII NH35 with 24 jewels Automatic$188
PD-1685$171

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
48mm
42mm
Thickness
16mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
55mm
46mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$188
$171
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