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Pagani Design PD-1758 GMTvsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

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Pagani Design PD-1758 GMT

Pagani Design PD-1758 GMT owners widely praise its value, with many calling it a bargain for its price, citing the Seiko NH34 movement, sapphire crystal, and overall build quality for the money. The maroon aluminum bezel is frequently highlighted as attractive, though some find the 24-hour numbers difficult to read. Owners report varying accuracy, from +7 seconds per day to approximately -6 seconds per day. Criticisms include a unidirectional bezel lacking bidirectional GMT functionality, a serviceable but thin jubilee bracelet with a "janky" clasp, and occasional minor quality control issues like a misaligned cyclops or loose dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1758 GMT highly for its impressive specifications and attractive design at an accessible price point.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1758 GMT40mm
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
PD-1758 GMT42h
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
PD-1758 GMT100m
AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
PD-1758 GMT$142
AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Grey

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$142
$390
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