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Duxot TortugavsPagani Design PD-1778

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Tortuga
DuxotTortuga
MSRP $169
What people say

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Duxot Tortuga

Owners widely consider the Duxot Tortuga a cool-looking, unique watch with trustworthy water resistance. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than that on a Bulova Surveyor. The Duxot Tortuga is considered by some to be slightly overpriced, with movements appearing to be off-the-shelf Japanese calibers. On balance, owners view the Duxot Tortuga positively for its unique design and reliable water resistance, despite some feeling it is overpriced.

Pagani Design PD-1778

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1778 for appearing more attractive in person than in promotional images, with specific commendations for its dial color, anti-reflective coating, and case finishing relative to its price. However, the dial's font and branding are frequently disliked, with a preference for a simple logo. Some owners find the watch to be slightly too large and report difficulties with strap compatibility. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1778 highly for its aesthetic appeal and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about the dial text and case dimensions.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tortuga45mm
PD-177840mm
Power Reserve
Tortuga42h
PD-177842h
Water Resistance
Tortuga200m
PD-1778100m
MSRP
Tortuga$169
PD-1778$159

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
46mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$159
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