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Pagani Design PD-1651 Rose GoldvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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PD-1651 Rose Gold
Pagani DesignPD-1651 Rose Gold
MSRP $122
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $625
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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

The Seiko Prospex Sea is widely praised for its excellent value, solid build quality, and comfortable wearability, with many models featuring impressive lume and attractive dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the modern upgrades on classic designs, such as drilled lugs and reliable movements with hacking and hand-winding capabilities. Some models are noted for their refined case finishing and scratch resistance. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting approximately 4 seconds fast per day, while others find the movements offer good performance for the price. Concerns raised by owners and reviewers include clasps that can feel generic or cheap, and lug widths that some find disproportionate to the case size on certain models. The thickness and weight of some Prospex Sea watches are also noted as substantial. The GMT function on specific models is considered secondary and difficult to read for true travel purposes.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1651 Rose Gold40mm
Prospex Sea43.8mm
Power Reserve
PD-1651 Rose Gold40h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
PD-1651 Rose Gold100m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
PD-1651 Rose Gold$122
Prospex Sea$625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.8mm
Thickness
13mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$122
$625
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