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Pagani Design PD-1651 Rose GoldvsRolex Rolex Deepsea

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1651 Rose Gold

Owners widely appreciate the rose gold tone of the Pagani Design PD-1651 Rose Gold, particularly its contrast with the black dial and strap, with one owner finding it appealing despite a general dislike for gold watches. The watch is praised for its size, screw-down crown and pushers, and half end links. However, some owners suggest improvements for the rehaut and crown. Concerns exist regarding the durability of rose gold plating, with one owner noting that plating scratches over time. Accuracy is reported as impressive by one owner, while another experienced a minor QC issue with second-hand alignment and found the bezel sloppy. The watch is also described as too light by one owner. On balance, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal and specific features of the Pagani Design PD-1651 Rose Gold, with the rose gold tone being a significant draw for many.

Rolex Deepsea

Owners widely praise the Rolex Deepsea for its robust build and serious capability, with one owner calling it "bulletproof" and surprisingly less large than it appears. Reviewers note subtle aesthetic updates and refined case and bracelet for improved comfort, alongside the modern 3235 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve and running at +2 seconds per day. Some owners find its size too large for daily wear, though it serves as a good conversation piece. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Deepsea highly for its impressive engineering and robust build quality.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1651 Rose Gold40mm
Rolex Deepsea44mm
Power Reserve
PD-1651 Rose Gold
Rolex Deepsea70h
Water Resistance
PD-1651 Rose Gold100m
Rolex Deepsea3,900m
MSRP
PD-1651 Rose Gold$138
Rolex Deepsea$68,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
5.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
100m
3900m
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$138
$68,100
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