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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40vsPagani Design PD-1888

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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40's incredible lume on the map dial, especially at night, and note the comfort and durability of the NATO strap. However, the full lume dial is also described by some as difficult to use. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40 highly for its striking luminous dial and comfortable strap.

Pagani Design PD-1888

Pagani Design PD-1888 owners widely praise its premium bracelet and clasp, comfortable wear, and unique 24-hour wheel implementation. Some owners find the green and blue dial variants appealing with minimal branding. However, some community members feel the watch is overpriced, with a perceived value closer to $125-$150, and one owner noted disappointment with the date display legibility. Another owner finds the crown winding feel jumpy and dislikes the rehaut text. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1888 highly for its bracelet, clasp, and unique dial features at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wayfinder Diver 4040mm
PD-188840mm
Power Reserve
Wayfinder Diver 40
PD-188842h
Water Resistance
Wayfinder Diver 40300m
PD-1888100m
MSRP
Wayfinder Diver 40$499
PD-1888$171

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Thickness
11.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Lume
Black
Lume
BGW9 Grade A, C3 Green Grade X EF, Dark Orange, BGW9 Grade A EF on Bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Pearl DG5833A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$171
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