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Pagani Design PD-1688vsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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PD-1688
Pagani DesignPD-1688
MSRP $133
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-168840mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
PD-168842h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
PD-1688100m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
PD-1688$133
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$133
$485

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1688

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1688 as a nice and inexpensive GADA watch. However, the bracelet is consistently described as only okay, with owners suggesting it will likely be swapped. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1688 highly for its value as a versatile everyday watch.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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