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Pagani Design PD-1653vsSheffield 1A 38

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PD-1653
Pagani DesignPD-1653
MSRP $125
1A 38
Sheffield1A 38
MSRP $238
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.

Sheffield 1A 38

Sheffield 1A 38 owners praise its superb quality, sturdiness, and amazing price, with some feeling it is more substantial than a Seiko 5. One owner notes the bezel action could be crisper. Shipping fees are considered too expensive. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield 1A 38 highly for its quality and value at the affordable price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-165340mm
1A 3838mm
Power Reserve
PD-165340h
1A 38
Water Resistance
PD-1653100m
1A 38200m
MSRP
PD-1653$125
1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$125
$238
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