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Pagani Design PD-1668vsBoldr Safari

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1668

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1668 for its sharp, elegant appearance and a fantastic bracelet clasp, with some noting that a silicone strap enhances its appeal. However, the 60-click bezel is described as clunky, and the bracelet finishing is considered poor, lacking micro-adjustments. One owner also flagged that initial finishing required polishing to achieve a more high-end look. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1668 highly for its elegant aesthetic and the transformative effect of aftermarket straps.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-166843mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
PD-1668
Safari
Water Resistance
PD-1668100m
Safari200m
MSRP
PD-1668$152
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Type
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$152
$449
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