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Pagani Design PD-1685vsOblvlo XM Dragon

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PD-1685
Pagani DesignPD-1685
MSRP $171
XM Dragon
OblvloXM Dragon
MSRP $224
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.

Oblvlo XM Dragon

Owners widely praise Oblvlo for its excellent fit and finish and unique designs at its price point, with specific commendations for the stunning aventurine dial and smooth winding action. The domed sapphire crystal features a decent anti-reflective coating, an improvement over past models. Some owners find the designs unconventional but excellent value, especially when found on sale. The automatic movement hacks and hand winds. However, reviewers consistently flag the lume as weak and short-lived. One owner reported an hour ring becoming loose after shaking. The case size is cited as 43mm, though some sources mention 41mm or 45mm including the stem. On balance, owners rate Oblvlo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and robust build quality relative to its price.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-168542mm
XM Dragon43mm
Power Reserve
PD-168542h
XM Dragon40h
Water Resistance
PD-1685200m
XM Dragon50m
MSRP
PD-1685$171
XM Dragon$224

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
13.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$224
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