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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMTvsNodus Sector II GMT

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PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145
Sector II GMT
NodusSector II GMT
MSRP $525

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Sector II GMT38mm
Power Reserve
PD-1693 GMT43h
Sector II GMT41h
Water Resistance
PD-1693 GMT200m
Sector II GMT100m
MSRP
PD-1693 GMT$145
Sector II GMT$525

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Power Reserve
43h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$525

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

Nodus Sector II GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

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