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Pagani Design PD-1649vsBoldr Venture Wayfarer

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1649

The Pagani Design PD-1649 is praised for its attractive appearance, though some owners note a large case and crown. The 60-click bezel is flagged for significant back play, and the lume is considered poor. Owners report the stock leather strap can be tight at the lugs, and one owner upgraded the mineral crystal for better anti-reflective coating, while also questioning the 3 o'clock date window placement. On balance, owners appreciate the aesthetic of the Pagani Design PD-1649, with a common point of contention being the bezel back play and crystal quality.

Boldr Venture Wayfarer

Owners widely praise the Boldr Venture Wayfarer for its distinctive, angular titanium case, lightweight 38mm size, and comfortable wearability, especially on smaller wrists, with particular appreciation for its bright, long-lasting lume and legible dial featuring syringe hands and an orange second hand accent. Some owners note the finishing is only "ok," while others describe it as excellent, and accuracy figures range from acceptable to an average of +12 seconds per day. A few find the case design too utilitarian and the dial flat, with one owner mentioning less-than-smooth screw-down crown threads. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture Wayfarer highly for its unique design and comfortable titanium build at the price.

From video reviewers

The titanium case construction is a key strength. The lume performance is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition at the $339 price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-164944mm
Venture Wayfarer38mm
Power Reserve
PD-164942h
Venture Wayfarer
Water Resistance
PD-1649100m
Venture Wayfarer200m
MSRP
PD-1649$133
Venture Wayfarer$339

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Un-Dark Lt Ed
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 8217
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$133
$339
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