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Pagani Design PD-1685vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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PD-1685
Pagani DesignPD-1685
MSRP $171
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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-168542mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
PD-168542h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
PD-1685200m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
PD-1685$171
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.3mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
8L35
Power Reserve
42h
50h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$3,300
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