IXDAO Bronze 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 Bronze Dive Watch at true scale

Bronze Dive Watch

Pagani Design PD-1818 at true scale

PD-1818

Diameter

39mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

14.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$269

$185

lowest

Movement

PT5000

Miyota 8215

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
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
$269
$185
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

IXDAO Bronze Dive Watch

Owners praise the IXDAO Bronze 39mm Automatic Dive Watch for its dial aesthetics, with some appreciating the earth tones and resemblance to luxury dive watches, and others specifically liking the Chinese numeral variant. The 39mm case is noted as being manageable on smaller wrists due to its 47mm lug-to-lug measurement. Some owners express concern over the reliability of the PT5000 movement's keyless works, while others find the original strap to be of good quality. The design is seen as a missed opportunity by some, though the symbol and Cali dial are praised. Overall, owners appreciate the IXDAO Bronze 39mm Automatic Dive Watch for its unique dial options and wearability on smaller wrists, despite some reservations about the movement.

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.