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Pagani Design PD-YS005vsSeiko DressKX

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PD-YS005
Pagani DesignPD-YS005
MSRP $171
DressKX
SeikoDressKX
MSRP $315

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS00541mm
DressKX40mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS00542h
DressKX41h
Water Resistance
PD-YS005200m
DressKX100m
MSRP
PD-YS005$171
DressKX$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$315

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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.

Seiko DressKX

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised as a gateway mechanical watch offering exceptional value and iconic status, with owners appreciating its ruggedness, tool-like authenticity, and moddability. Many owners report the 4R36/NH36 movement achieves accuracy of +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, far exceeding its stated specifications, and the stock Jubilee bracelet is noted as surprisingly comfortable. Some owners find the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series bulky and less aesthetically pleasing than newer models, with others noting its specifications lag behind contemporary watches. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is considered a decent watch, especially when found under £200, but it's not the serious tool watch the original SKX was, lacking a screw-down crown, bezel pip, and ISO rating. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its iconic dive watch lineage and excellent value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The clean dial and versatile dressy look are praised. The overall thickness and handset are points of contention.

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