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Pagani Design PD-1738vsPraesidus Desert Field

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PD-1738
Pagani DesignPD-1738
MSRP $137
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Pagani Design PD-1738

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1738 for its attractive appearance, with some calling it "very beautiful" and an "awesome gag." However, owners note the Pagani Design PD-1738 is too thick for a quartz watch, with multiple commenters stating it is significantly over 10mm. Some owners find it difficult to read and criticize it as "cheap and tacky." On balance, owners are split on the Pagani Design PD-1738, with opinions divided between its attractive appearance and its perceived thickness and legibility issues.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

From video reviewers

The 34mm case size is cited as a strength for comfortable wear. Water resistance beyond brief immersion is a potential limitation. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any specific points.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-173842mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
PD-173840h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
PD-173850m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
PD-1738$137
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
27mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$137
$195
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