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Pagani Design PD-1653vsRolex Cosmograph Daytona

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PD-1653
Pagani DesignPD-1653
MSRP $125
Cosmograph Daytona
RolexCosmograph Daytona
MSRP $80,450
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1653

Pagani Design PD-1653 owners praise its awesome and cool appearance, with working subdials for 24-hour indication and functional pushers for day/date changes, though one owner notes the chronograph subdials are not functional. Accuracy is reported at +2.7 seconds/day initially, settling to +5.8 seconds/day. The watch is described as a fun, quirky, and polarizing homage, with opinions ranging from loving its F1 paddock suitability to calling it a "tasteless eyesore" while still desiring one. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1653 highly for its amazing value and build quality at its price point, despite some polarizing design elements.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for its comfortable 40mm case, superior bracelet and clasp, and continuous movement improvements, with some finding it sleeker and more luxurious than alternatives. Reviewers note a subtly increased 40mm case size, balanced lugs, and a tweaked dial for improved legibility, incorporating a steel ring around the ceramic bezel. Some owners find the finishing not worth the MSRP for a steel sports watch, citing the hidden movement and subpar decorations, while others consider it absolutely not worth the current market price. Owners are split on dial preference, with some preferring the black dial for its sleekness and classiness, while others favor the white dial for its sporty, classic appearance and contrast. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its wearability and refined finishing, despite some finding the price steep.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-165340mm
Cosmograph Daytona40mm
Power Reserve
PD-165340h
Cosmograph Daytona72h
Water Resistance
PD-1653100m
Cosmograph Daytona100m
MSRP
PD-1653$125
Cosmograph Daytona$80,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt white gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Turquoise
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4131
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
47
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$125
$80,450
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