IXDAO 5305 Retro Professional Dive WatchvsPagani Design PD-1818
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Measurements
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5305 Retro Professional Dive Watch

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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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