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Pagani Design PD-1766vsSheffield 1A 38

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PD-1766
Pagani DesignPD-1766
MSRP $116
1A 38
Sheffield1A 38
MSRP $238
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1766

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1766 for its attractive dial options, comfortable wearability, and light weight. Some owners find the textured green and blue dials appealing, with one owner noting it's among their most worn watches and would buy more colors. However, the bracelet is frequently criticized as cheap-looking and poorly constructed, with one owner calling it "brutal" and "crap," and the included tool is too large for the faux screw pins. Concerns are also raised about a lack of a running second hand, a potentially reflective crystal, and misaligned indices or bezels on some examples. On balance, owners appreciate the Pagani Design PD-1766 for its comfortable fit and attractive dial at its price point, despite significant criticism of the bracelet quality.

Sheffield 1A 38

Sheffield 1A 38 owners praise its superb quality, sturdiness, and amazing price, with some feeling it is more substantial than a Seiko 5. One owner notes the bezel action could be crisper. Shipping fees are considered too expensive. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield 1A 38 highly for its quality and value at the affordable price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-176640mm
1A 3838mm
Power Reserve
PD-176640h
1A 38
Water Resistance
PD-1766100m
1A 38200m
MSRP
PD-1766$116
1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$116
$238
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