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Pagani Design PD-1662 GMT NH34vsRolex Explorer II

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1662 GMT NH34

Owners widely report solid build quality for the price, with finishing that does not appear cheap and appreciated solid links and clasp. However, one owner describes the Pagani Design PD-1662 GMT NH34 as junk, citing a terrible bezel, lume, bracelet, and deep rehaut, advising avoidance unless on a tight budget. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1662 GMT NH34 well for its build quality and finishing at the price, despite one dissenting opinion on its components.

Rolex Explorer II

Owners widely praise the Rolex Explorer II for its high-contrast, legible polar dial and understated, classic toolish aesthetic, with some noting excellent accuracy around +/- 1 second per day. The bracelet is described as incredibly comfortable, and the lume is clean and stunning. However, the 42mm case size is a point of contention, with some finding it too large or flashy, while others appreciate its practical, tool-y nature or consider it a comfortable everyday wear. The bezel is noted as easily scratched, and some dislike the magnified date window for its readability at angles and aesthetic clutter. Availability at authorized dealers varies, with some experiencing long wait times and others finding immediate availability. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Explorer II highly for its legibility and understated tool watch aesthetic, despite some reservations about its size.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1662 GMT NH3440mm
Explorer II42mm
Power Reserve
PD-1662 GMT NH3442h
Explorer II70h
Water Resistance
PD-1662 GMT NH34100m
Explorer II100m
MSRP
PD-1662 GMT NH34$307
Explorer II$10,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
3285
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
25
34
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$307
$10,600
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