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Makydo Makydo 38vsPagani Design PD-1784 GMT

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Makydo 38
MakydoMakydo 38
MSRP $354
PD-1784 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1784 GMT
MSRP $171
What people say

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Makydo 38

Owners widely praise the Makydo 38 for its excellent finishing and comfortable wearability as a daily watch. The mosaic dial and leather watch roll are noted as distinctive inclusions. However, some question its value proposition at the stated price point, and one owner reported a negative customer service experience; opinion on the asymmetrical case shape is split, with some finding it interesting and classy while others are less convinced. Overall, owners rate the Makydo 38 highly for its finishing quality and practical daily-wear comfort, though pricing remains a point of contention in the community.

Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT for its classic design and attractive dial details, with some noting favorable case brushing. However, the lume is consistently described as weak or atrocious, and several owners find the watch's 14mm thickness and thin bracelet to be drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a unit running +5 minutes per hour, while others do not mention specific timekeeping issues. The consensus among owners is that the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT is overpriced above $100, with many suggesting a price point of $60-80. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT as a visually appealing watch with some build quality concerns and a questionable value proposition at higher price points.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
PD-1784 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 3840h
PD-1784 GMT42h
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
PD-1784 GMT200m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
PD-1784 GMT$171

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12.4mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$171
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