Which is cheaper, the Pagani Design PD-1696 or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1696 is the cheaper of the two at $154, against $2,230 for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a $2,076 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pagani Design PD-1696 or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Pagani Design PD-1696 wears larger at 45mm versus 39.5mm for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pagani Design PD-1696 or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Pagani Design PD-1696.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pagani Design PD-1696 or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Pagani Design PD-1696.

What movement does the Pagani Design PD-1696 run compared to the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Pagani Design PD-1696 uses the Miyota 8215 and the Formex Reef 39.5 mm uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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Pagani Design PD-1696vsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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Pagani Design PD-1696

MSRP $154

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Formex Reef 39.5 mm

MSRP $2,230

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-169645mm

Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm

Power Reserve

PD-169642h

Reef 39.5 mm56h

Water Resistance

PD-1696200m

Reef 39.5 mm300m

MSRP

PD-1696$154

Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

45mm

39.5mm

Thickness

14mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

45.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

—

Bahama Blue

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

42h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$154

$2,230

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