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Pagani Design PD-1762 GMT II NH34vsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

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Pagani Design PD-1762 GMT II NH34

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1762 GMT II NH34 for its smoother winding and time-setting experience thanks to the NH34 movement, a comfortable 40mm case size, and brighter BGW-9 lume. However, one owner finds the bulbous hour indices and clasp quality to be a turn-off, noting metal debris in the clasp's micro-adjust holes, while another flags the milled clasp's folding section as stiff, suggesting a potential quality control issue. On balance, owners appreciate the improved wearability and lume of the Pagani Design PD-1762 GMT II NH34, though some specific components like the clasp and indices draw criticism.

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-1762 GMT II NH3440mm
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
PD-1762 GMT II NH3442h
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
PD-1762 GMT II NH34100m
AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
PD-1762 GMT II NH34$213
AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.4mm
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
$213
$390
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