Which is cheaper, the Makydo 42 or the Pagani Design PD-1888?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1888 is the cheaper of the two at $220, against $354 for the Makydo 42 — a $134 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makydo 42 or the Pagani Design PD-1888?

The Makydo 42 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Pagani Design PD-1888 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Makydo 42 or the Pagani Design PD-1888?

The Makydo 42 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Pagani Design PD-1888.

What movement does the Makydo 42 run compared to the Pagani Design PD-1888?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makydo 42 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Pagani Design PD-1888 uses the Seagull (Pearl) DG5833A.

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Makydo Makydo 42vsPagani Design PD-1888

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MSRP $354

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MSRP $220

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Makydo 4242mm

PD-188840mm

Power Reserve

Makydo 42—

PD-188842h

Water Resistance

Makydo 42200m

PD-1888100m

MSRP

Makydo 42$354

PD-1888$220

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seagull (Pearl) DG5833A

Power Reserve

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$354

$220

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