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Pagani Design PD-1778vsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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PD-1778
Pagani DesignPD-1778
MSRP $159
AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1778

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1778 for appearing more attractive in person than in promotional images, with specific commendations for its dial color, anti-reflective coating, and case finishing relative to its price. However, the dial's font and branding are frequently disliked, with a preference for a simple logo. Some owners find the watch to be slightly too large and report difficulties with strap compatibility. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1778 highly for its aesthetic appeal and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about the dial text and case dimensions.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-177840mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
PD-177842h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
PD-1778100m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
PD-1778$159
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$285
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