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Pagani Design PD-1778vsTimefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC

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PD-1778
Pagani DesignPD-1778
MSRP $159
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC
TimefactorsSMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC
MSRP $315
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.

Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC

Owners widely praise the Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC for its unique, "badass," rugged, and futuristic design, with some finding its "ugly" aesthetic appealing for its bombproof nature. The Seiko 6R15 movement winds smoothly and operates quietly, and the watch features 100m water resistance and a flat sapphire crystal. The 12 o'clock crown is noted as easy to use by rolling, and the fixed lugs necessitate NATO straps. Some owners report issues with Timefactors' ordering system and customer service, and one found a speck of dust under the crystal, though another noted no imperfections. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC highly for its distinctive "beater" watch build and unique aesthetic at the price.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-177840mm
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC40.2mm
Power Reserve
PD-177842h
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC50h
Water Resistance
PD-1778100m
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC100m
MSRP
PD-1778$159
SMITHS NATO PRS-40 AUTOMATIC$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
54.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
6R15
Power Reserve
42h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$315
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