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Pagani Design PD-1685vsBoldr The Vogelkop

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PD-1685
Pagani DesignPD-1685
MSRP $171
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-168542mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
PD-168542h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
PD-1685200m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
PD-1685$171
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12.3mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$449

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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