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Pagani Design PD-1759vsRolex Submariner Date

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PD-1759
Pagani DesignPD-1759
MSRP $130
Submariner Date
RolexSubmariner Date
MSRP $19,450
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1759

Pagani Design PD-1759 owners praise its value for money and aesthetic appeal at its price point. Some owners express a desire for a sterile dial and a no-date configuration, and note that the butterfly bracelet's lack of half-links hinders achieving a precise fit. Overall, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1759 to be a good value proposition for its appearance, though some wish for dial and bracelet refinements.

Rolex Submariner Date

The Rolex Submariner Date is widely discussed for its functional date complication and iconic cyclops lens, which some owners find essential for daily use and a classic Rolex feature, while others prefer the cleaner, more symmetrical aesthetic of the no-date version. Some owners consider the Submariner Date a versatile, lifelong watch that holds its value, though one owner reported boredom after five months. On balance, owners are divided on the cyclops and date function, with a significant portion favoring the no-date model for its dial symmetry and historical appeal.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-175940mm
Submariner Date41mm
Power Reserve
PD-175942h
Submariner Date70h
Water Resistance
PD-1759100m
Submariner Date300m
MSRP
PD-1759$130
Submariner Date$19,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Rolesor
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
3235
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$130
$19,450
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