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Pagani Design PD-1679vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

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PD-1679
Pagani DesignPD-1679
MSRP $150
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1679

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1679 for its exceptional value, with many citing its impressive finishing and quality for the price, some even comparing it favorably to more expensive timepieces. Specific highlights include the "Tommy" color scheme, a comfortable canvas-look strap with a durable rubber backing and a cool buckle, and a transparent case back. The bezel action is noted as decent, and the C3 lume, while bright, is reported by some to wear off quickly, with others describing it as poor. Some owners dislike the dial numerals and find the watch to be thick or chunky. The second crown is purely decorative. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1679 highly for its outstanding value and attractive design elements at its low price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its refined engineering and updated features, including a 300m water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve from the Caliber 6R55 movement in a 40mm case. Owners note its better build quality and interesting finishing with a mix of polished and brushed surfaces. The "Tranquil Teal" variant features a jewel-toned dial with a rippling-water pattern. However, some owners consider the price too high, and concerns exist regarding the accuracy of the 6R movements, with some reporting theirs run slow. One review notes a reflective dial that impacts legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined design and improved specifications over previous generations, despite some reservations about movement accuracy and price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-167942mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch40mm
Power Reserve
PD-167942h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch72h
Water Resistance
PD-1679100m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
MSRP
PD-1679$150
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch$1,300

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
16mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$150
$1,300
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