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Pagani Design PD-1695vsFormex Reef 42 mm

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PD-1695
Pagani DesignPD-1695
MSRP $145
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414
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Pagani Design PD-1695

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1695 for its appealing blue dial and wearability, with some finding it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest due to its lug placement. The 300m water resistance is noted as a functional benefit. However, some owners find the lume to be weak. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1695 highly for its attractive dial and perceived value as a placeholder for more expensive timepieces.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-169545mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
PD-169542h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
PD-1695300m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
PD-1695$145
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
42h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$2,414
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