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Pagani Design PD-1638vsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-163843mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
PD-163848h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Water Resistance
PD-163830m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
MSRP
PD-1638$111
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40.2mm
Thickness
13mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R5H
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$111
$1,650

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its stunning, inky black urushi lacquer dial, noting its deep visual depth and soft sheen with gold accents or Roman numerals. The 40.2mm stainless steel case, rated for 100 meters of water resistance, is considered classy and elegant, with one owner appreciating the interplay of light on the dial's textured hands and glossy second hand. The 72-hour power reserve of the 6R5H or 6R54 movement is a consistent highlight, and the accessible price point is frequently mentioned. Some owners note visible pores on the white logo and Roman numerals, and visible scratches from polishing in bright light, while one reviewer flags the GMT function's dial setting as slightly wonky. Accuracy is rated at +25 to -15 seconds per day by multiple sources.

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