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Pagani Design PD-YS005vsPhoibos Reef Master

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PD-YS005
Pagani DesignPD-YS005
MSRP $171
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS00541mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS00542h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
PD-YS005200m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
PD-YS005$171
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
SII NH38
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$335

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-YS005

Pagani Design PD-YS005 owners widely praise its thin, comfortable case and attractive appearance, with many considering it a stunning homage. Reviewers note the Seiko NH-35A automatic movement, 200m water resistance, solid link bracelet with milled clasp, and domed sapphire crystal. However, lume is frequently described as poor or inconsistent, with one owner finding the fauxtina too orange and another reporting sharp bezel edges prone to accidental rotation. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-YS005 highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at the price point.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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