Pagani Design PD-1719vsZelos Swordfish 3

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Pagani Design PD-1719 at true scale

PD-1719

Zelos Swordfish 3 at true scale

Swordfish 3

Diameter

42.5mm

40mm

Thickness

14mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$185

lowest

$399

Movement

Automatic

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$185
$399
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Pagani Design PD-1719

Owners express disappointment with the Pagani Design PD-1719, citing poor lume and QC issues like misaligned hands and a bezel with play. Some commenters found the hands resembled chess pieces or "parsnips" rather than the intended design. Applied indices are appreciated, and the dial and bracelet are generally liked. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1719 poorly due to QC issues and perceived poor value compared to competitors.

From video reviewers

The 300m water resistance is a notable strength. The lume is a drawback.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its exceptional value, with many highlighting the textured sandwich dial and the surprisingly good bracelet. The watch's 40mm case dimensions are considered fine for wearability, and its titanium construction contributes to a compact and comfortable feel. Some owners appreciate the unique appeal of specific dials, such as the teal or yellow Timascus variants. One reviewer noted sharp bracelet edges and legibility issues in bright light on a specific variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its strong value proposition and fun design elements at its price point.