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Pagani Design PD-1734vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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PD-1734
Pagani DesignPD-1734
MSRP $98
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1734

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1734 as an excellent value, with many considering it a versatile GADA watch. The handset and indices are frequently highlighted as the best from the brand, and some owners find the mauve or white dials particularly beautiful and shimmering. However, opinions on the dial finish are mixed, with some describing the black dial as glossy, lumpy, or resembling painted plywood rather than premium, and others noting legibility issues with the blue and black variants. One owner confirmed a "Resistant" text error from an earlier version has been corrected. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1734 highly for its exceptional value and attractive handset and indices.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-173440mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
PD-173440h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
PD-1734100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
PD-1734$98
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$98
$495
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