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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMTvsZelos Great White 43

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PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
PD-1693 GMT43h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
PD-1693 GMT200m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
PD-1693 GMT$145
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
43h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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