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Oblvlo JM RotorvsPagani Design PD-1661

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What people say

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Oblvlo JM Rotor

Owners widely praise the Oblvlo Star Wheel for its artistic dial, crisp finishing, and sturdy build, noting it wears well on smaller wrists due to its actual dimensions being smaller than listed. The winding action is described as smooth, though the lume is consistently flagged as weak and imprecise in darkness, and the lack of anti-glare coating is a drawback for some. On balance, owners rate the Oblvlo highly for its artistic dial and build quality at the price.

Pagani Design PD-1661

The Pagani Design PD-1661 is widely praised for its excellent value, featuring a stainless steel case, ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, and solid end links. Owners consistently note its attractive appearance and impressive specifications for the price, around $89-$90, with one owner confirming it accepts standard Submariner bezel inserts. However, multiple owners report poor lume and sharp edges on the bracelet, which also lacks micro-adjustment options. The bezel action is described as not tight, and accuracy averages around +10 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1661 highly for its stunning appearance and specifications at the price point, despite noted drawbacks in lume and bracelet comfort.

From video reviewers

The ceramic bezel insert and sapphire crystal are consistently praised for their premium feel. The watch's value at its price point is also a shared highlight.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
JM Rotor42mm
PD-166140mm
Power Reserve
JM Rotor42h
PD-166141h
Water Resistance
JM Rotor50m
PD-1661100m
MSRP
JM Rotor$299
PD-1661$120

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$120
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