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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMTvsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145
Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Fleuss GMT43mm
Power Reserve
PD-1693 GMT43h
Fleuss GMT40h
Water Resistance
PD-1693 GMT200m
Fleuss GMT150m
MSRP
PD-1693 GMT$145
Fleuss GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
43h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$299

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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