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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS00541mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS00542h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Water Resistance
PD-YS005200m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
PD-YS005$190
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$190
$2,458
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