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Makydo Makydo 38vsPagani Design PD-1792 GMT

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Makydo 38
MakydoMakydo 38
MSRP $354
PD-1792 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1792 GMT
MSRP $137
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-1792 GMT

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1792 GMT's comfortable 40mm size and attractive dial with applied indices, with one owner planning to buy multiple colors. However, the dial's appearance is polarizing, with some finding it cheap-looking, resembling styrofoam or aluminum foil, and others criticizing its ungraceful imitation design. Reviewers and owners consistently flag poor lume quality that doesn't last long, and some note issues with the movement and clasp compared to other models. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting it runs 5 seconds slow per day, while another experienced a stiff, difficult-to-adjust clasp and fiddly bracelet screws. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1792 GMT as a decent value for its low price, primarily for its GMT function, despite significant criticisms of its overall execution and finishing.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Makydo 3838mm
PD-1792 GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Makydo 3840h
PD-1792 GMT42h
Water Resistance
Makydo 38150m
PD-1792 GMT100m
MSRP
Makydo 38$354
PD-1792 GMT$137

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Pearl DG5833GMT
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$354
$137
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