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Boldr Five-in-a-RowvsPagani Design PD-1690

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Five-in-a-Row
BoldrFive-in-a-Row
MSRP $399
PD-1690
Pagani DesignPD-1690
MSRP $149
What people say

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Boldr Five-in-a-Row

Owners widely praise Boldr's lightweight titanium cases, value, and suitability for outdoor or adventure use. The 38mm size is considered perfect by some, and the topographical dial on one variant offers fantastic depth with well-matched Old-Radium C3 lume. However, some owners report issues with customer service and perceived poor quality for the price, while others find the 14mm thickness chunky and the dial cluttered, impacting legibility. Accuracy averages around +15 seconds per day, though specific complications like a pulsometer and respiration timer are noted as accurate and useful on one variant. Overall, owners rate Boldr highly for its lightweight, functional design and value, despite some concerns about build quality and legibility.

Pagani Design PD-1690

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1690 for its Tiffany blue dial, a rare feature under $300. However, the finishing on the indices is noted as a disappointment, and the "P.t. Time" text is considered unnecessary dial clutter. On balance, owners are drawn to the PD-1690 for its distinctive dial color at an accessible price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Five-in-a-Row38mm
PD-169040mm
Power Reserve
Five-in-a-Row40h
PD-169042h
Water Resistance
Five-in-a-Row200m
PD-1690200m
MSRP
Five-in-a-Row$399
PD-1690$149

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Five In A Row I
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$149
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