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Pagani Design PD-1639 GoldvsRolex Submariner Date

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1639 Gold

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1639 Gold for its attractive appearance and exceptional value, with particular admiration for its cyclops magnification and the convincing gold tone from a distance. The Seiko NH35 movement, sapphire crystal, and ceramic bezel are frequently cited as strong points at its price. However, some owners report sharp case edges that can cause irritation, a loose bezel feel, and occasional misalignment. Lume performance is also noted as weak by some. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1639 Gold highly for its impressive aesthetics and feature set at an accessible price point.

Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely praise the Rolex Submariner Date for its refined Oyster bracelet and unmatched build quality, with many considering it a versatile "one-watch collection" piece suitable for daily wear. However, some find its polished aesthetic sterile and prefer the cleaner symmetry of the no-date version, while the cyclops magnifier is a point of contention for its functionality versus visual distraction. Accuracy figures for the 3235 movement vary, with some reports of subpar amplitude causing issues, though specific figures are not provided. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its exceptional build quality and versatility as a durable, classic luxury watch.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1639 Gold43mm
Submariner Date41mm
Power Reserve
PD-1639 Gold42h
Submariner Date70h
Water Resistance
PD-1639 Gold100m
Submariner Date300m
MSRP
PD-1639 Gold$125
Submariner Date$11,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
3235
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$125
$11,350
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