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Pagani Design PD-1638vsPhoibos Apollo

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PD-1638
Pagani DesignPD-1638
MSRP $111
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-163843mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
PD-163848h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
PD-163830m
Apollo200m
MSRP
PD-1638$111
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
48h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$111
$460

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1638

Pagani Design PD-1638 owners widely praise its attractive skeletonized dial and surprising build quality for its price, often noting it looks good on a NATO strap. Some owners report the Hardlex crystal may be prone to scratches. The movement offers a 30-hour power reserve and accuracy up to 45 seconds per day, which is considered acceptable for a frequently reset watch. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1638 highly for its visual appeal and value as a fun, inexpensive diversion watch.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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