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Pagani Design PD-1716vsSpinnaker Croft Pioneer

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1716

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1716 for its beautiful dial and comfortable 36mm size, making it a great everyday watch. Timekeeping is noted as accurate, and the bracelet is considered comfortable by some owners. However, the lume is criticized for fading quickly, and one owner found it does not suit leather straps well. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1716 highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price point.

Spinnaker Croft Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer for its detailed workmanship and attractive dial tones that appear distinct in sunlight, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping of zero gain or loss over two days. However, some owners report the watch keeping poor time, losing five minutes in a day, and find the crown difficult to spin. The leather strap is also noted as rigid. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Croft Pioneer highly for its unique aventurine dial and wrist presence at the $130 price point.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Croft Pioneer offers good value for its price point. The vintage-inspired design is a key selling point.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-171636.5mm
Croft Pioneer42mm
Power Reserve
PD-171642h
Croft Pioneer
Water Resistance
PD-1716100m
Croft Pioneer100m
MSRP
PD-1716$142
Croft Pioneer$199

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
36.5mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$142
$199
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