IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive WatchvsPagani Design PD-1818

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch at true scale

5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch

Pagani Design PD-1818 at true scale

PD-1818

Diameter

39mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

14.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$218

$185

lowest

Movement

PT5000

Miyota 8215

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
PT5000
Miyota 8215

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$185
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Reviews

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IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch

Owners widely report the IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch offers excellent lume and wears exceptionally well, with one owner noting accuracy at -1 second per day. Some users flag potential inconsistencies in finishing compared to established brands, and one owner mentions sharp edges on the bottom mid-case and lugs. The stock bracelet is considered very heavy, though an aftermarket bracelet can improve wearability. The IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch is seen as decent for its price, with some noting good specifications. Overall, owners rate the IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch highly for its wearability and lume at the price.

Pagani Design PD-1818

Owners widely report a preference for a smaller case size, with one owner specifically disliking the date window, viewing it as a poorly executed afterthought. The Pagani Design PD-1818 is considered overpriced by some, particularly when compared to sibling models. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1818 to be a watch where the primary point of contention is its pricing and case size options.

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