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Pagani Design PD-1773vsPraesidus Desert Field

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PD-1773
Pagani DesignPD-1773
MSRP $128
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1773

Pagani Design PD-1773 owners praise its impressive case finishing and attractive copper/salmon dial with a sunburst effect, depth, and cutouts, noting its 38mm diameter and compact 45.6mm lug to lug. However, the lume is described as abysmal, some find the busy dial's readability difficult, and owners suggest improvements to the bracelet and removal or color-matching of the date window. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1773 highly for its attractive dial and compact dimensions, despite criticisms of its lume and bracelet.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-177338mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
PD-177340h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
PD-1773100m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
PD-1773$128
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$128
$195
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