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Pagani Design PD-1692vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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PD-1692
Pagani DesignPD-1692
MSRP $137
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Pagani Design PD-1692

Owners widely consider the Pagani Design PD-1692 a good beater watch, with one user noting its durability against saline sweat in harsh climates. The watch features a sapphire crystal, a 39.7mm case, and 200m water resistance, powered by a Seiko NH35 movement. Opinions on the bracelet quality are mixed, with some finding the links jangly and push pins lacking, while others deem it acceptable, and the bracelet closure is praised by one seller. Lume is described as "alleged" or "bad" by some owners. One owner reported a potential movement failure, suggesting replacement or purchasing another watch given the low price. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1692 well as a durable and affordable beater watch, despite varied opinions on bracelet quality and lume.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Seafarer Charcoal for its attractive retro design, comfortable bracelet with on-the-fly adjustment, and exceptional value, noting its durable construction and scratch-resistant steel treatment. Some owners report issues with crooked indices or rotor problems, and one found the 150m water resistance low for its style. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Seafarer Charcoal highly for its impressive build quality and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-169240mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
PD-169241h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
PD-1692200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
PD-1692$137
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$137
$665
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