Side by side

CIGA Design BLACK STARvsPagani Design PD-YS014

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

BLACK STAR
CIGA DesignBLACK STAR
MSRP $1,980
PD-YS014
Pagani DesignPD-YS014
MSRP $193
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

CIGA Design BLACK STAR

Owners widely praise CIGA Design for its unique, avant-garde designs that stand out as conversation pieces, with some finding the 46mm titanium case comfortable and wearable. Reviewers highlight the Blue Planet II Atlantic's aesthetically pleasing dial with good textures and raised surfaces, and the exotic time-telling mechanism is surprisingly readable once accustomed. However, multiple owners and reviewers flag challenges with legibility due to unusual displays and difficulty identifying details on the map. Some owners report issues with customer service and strap quality, while others consider the watch overpriced or an imitation. Overall, CIGA Design is highly regarded by owners and reviewers for its radical, statement art watch aesthetic and unique mechanics that make it look and wear like a much more expensive timepiece.

Pagani Design PD-YS014

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS014 for its impressive green aventurine dial and excellent finishing, with many considering it incredible value for money at under a hundred dollars, powered by the reliable NH35 movement. Some owners find the 43mm size too large, even on a 7-inch wrist, though others find the case comfortable and appreciate the Panerai-inspired design. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-YS014 highly for its stunning dial and finishing at the price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BLACK STAR46mm
PD-YS01443mm
Power Reserve
BLACK STAR41h
PD-YS01442h
Water Resistance
BLACK STAR30m
PD-YS014100m
MSRP
BLACK STAR$1,980
PD-YS014$193

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
43mm
Thickness
15.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CD-04-S
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,980
$193
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when CIGA Design BLACK STAR vs Pagani Design PD-YS014 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.