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Pagani Design PD-1664vsPraesidus Desert Field

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Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1664

Pagani Design PD-1664 owners widely praise its value for the $56 price, comfortable rubber strap, and attractive design, with one owner calling the "meteorite" dial a masterpiece for the price and another noting the 20mm lug width makes it a strap monster. However, multiple owners report significant quality control issues, including a broken chronograph module, a central seconds hand and 60-minute sub-dial stopping after 60 minutes, a crooked crown, and a broken stem. Some also criticize the faux endlinks, the non-genuine meteorite dial, and poor contrast between the silver hands and dial, with one owner finding the rubber strap felt cheap. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1664 highly for its exceptional value and striking dial, despite recurring quality control concerns.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

From video reviewers

The 34mm case size is cited as a strength for comfortable wear. Water resistance beyond brief immersion is a potential limitation. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any specific points.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-166440mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
PD-166440h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
PD-1664100m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
PD-1664$102
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$102
$195
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