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Pagani Design PD-1685vsSheffield 1A 38

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PD-1685
Pagani DesignPD-1685
MSRP $171
1A 38
Sheffield1A 38
MSRP $238
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1685

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1685's striking white dial and attractive blue bezel, with some finding it a "looker" and feeling it generally high quality. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting -3 seconds per day and another seeing it run 20 seconds slow after freezing, though it remained functional after rough use. Concerns exist regarding the watch's thickness and potential wearability on smaller wrists, the lume fading quickly, and difficulty reading silver hands on the white dial in sunlight. One owner experienced a misaligned dial marker and another noted a rough crown action upon arrival, with a lume pip detaching. There is ambiguity regarding the movement used, with owners speculating about NH35A, Miyota 8215, or DG2813 clones. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1685 highly for its attractive design and perceived quality at the price point, despite some noted fit and finish inconsistencies.

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

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-168542mm
1A 3838mm
Power Reserve
PD-168542h
1A 38
Water Resistance
PD-1685200m
1A 38200m
MSRP
PD-1685$171
1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
12.8mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$238
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