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Henry Archer NordlysvsPagani Design PD-1679

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Nordlys
Henry ArcherNordlys
MSRP $3,299
PD-1679
Pagani DesignPD-1679
MSRP $150
What people say

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Henry Archer Nordlys

Henry Archer is widely praised for its superb finishing, striking dials, and excellent value, with owners frequently highlighting the meteorite dial's beauty and the bracelet quality. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its high beat, and the watch features a sapphire crystal and bright lume. Some owners find the clasp requires excessive force to open, and a few report sharp finishing edges or a generic design. One owner noted the rotor is audible during wrist movement, which is normal for the movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Henry Archer highly for its exceptional dial execution and finishing at the price point.

Pagani Design PD-1679

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1679 for its exceptional value, with many citing its impressive finishing and quality for the price, some even comparing it favorably to more expensive timepieces. Specific highlights include the "Tommy" color scheme, a comfortable canvas-look strap with a durable rubber backing and a cool buckle, and a transparent case back. The bezel action is noted as decent, and the C3 lume, while bright, is reported by some to wear off quickly, with others describing it as poor. Some owners dislike the dial numerals and find the watch to be thick or chunky. The second crown is purely decorative. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1679 highly for its outstanding value and attractive design elements at its low price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nordlys42mm
PD-167942mm
Power Reserve
Nordlys40h
PD-167942h
Water Resistance
Nordlys200m
PD-1679100m
MSRP
Nordlys$3,299
PD-1679$150

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,299
$150
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