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Pagani Design PD-1653vsSeiko DressKX

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PD-1653
Pagani DesignPD-1653
MSRP $125
DressKX
SeikoDressKX
MSRP $315
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Seiko DressKX

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised as a gateway mechanical watch offering exceptional value and iconic status, with owners appreciating its ruggedness, tool-like authenticity, and moddability. Many owners report the 4R36/NH36 movement achieves accuracy of +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, far exceeding its stated specifications, and the stock Jubilee bracelet is noted as surprisingly comfortable. Some owners find the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series bulky and less aesthetically pleasing than newer models, with others noting its specifications lag behind contemporary watches. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is considered a decent watch, especially when found under £200, but it's not the serious tool watch the original SKX was, lacking a screw-down crown, bezel pip, and ISO rating. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its iconic dive watch lineage and excellent value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The clean dial and versatile dressy look are praised. The overall thickness and handset are points of contention.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-165340mm
DressKX40mm
Power Reserve
PD-165340h
DressKX41h
Water Resistance
PD-1653100m
DressKX100m
MSRP
PD-1653$125
DressKX$315

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.6mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$125
$315
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