Pagani Design PD-1664vsStudio Underd0g Guacamole (Gen3)

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.

Owners widely praise the Studio Underd0g Guacamole (Gen3) for its fun, cheerful, and unusual design with great colors, and one owner found its actual wrist presence perfect. Some owners, however, find the dial printing tacky and the overall design looking cheap, while others feel it is a bit pricey for what is offered. The pushers lack crispness, and the crystal is very reflective and domed too much at the edges. One owner expresses concern that it uses a Seagull ST91-B movement, known for a high failure rate. On balance, owners are split on the value proposition of the Studio Underd0g Guacamole (Gen3) at its current price point, with some appreciating its unique aesthetic and others finding the design and movement choices underwhelming.