Which is cheaper, the Pagani Design PD-1729 or the Phoibos Apollo?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1729 is the cheaper of the two at $157, against $460 for the Phoibos Apollo — a $303 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pagani Design PD-1729 or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Pagani Design PD-1729 wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Phoibos Apollo — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pagani Design PD-1729 or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Pagani Design PD-1729.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pagani Design PD-1729 or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Pagani Design PD-1729 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Apollo.

What movement does the Pagani Design PD-1729 run compared to the Phoibos Apollo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Pagani Design PD-1729 uses the Miyota 8215 and the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015.

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Pagani Design PD-1729vsPhoibos Apollo

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Pagani Design PD-1729

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MSRP $157

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Phoibos Apollo

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MSRP $460

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8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-172942mm

Apollo39mm

Power Reserve

PD-172942h

Apollo40h

Water Resistance

PD-1729100m

Apollo200m

MSRP

PD-1729$157

Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Thickness

15mm

11mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Lume

None

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$157

$460

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