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Pagani Design PD-1783vsPinion Pure Steel

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PD-1783
Pagani DesignPD-1783
MSRP $175
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pagani Design PD-1783

Owners praise the Pagani Design PD-1783 for its value, with specific mentions of the Seiko NH36A movement and day-date complication. One owner finds the 40mm model with a purple dial "blingy" and enjoyable, reporting no issues with the day wheel. Another highlights the Wimbledon dial with Roman numerals and a flat sapphire crystal for a cleaner aesthetic. The 36mm variant uses the ST16 movement, with one owner reporting six months of trouble-free operation, though others have experienced issues with this mechanism. On balance, owners appreciate the Pagani Design PD-1783 for its accessible day-date functionality and aesthetic appeal at its price point.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-178340mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
PD-178342h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
PD-1783100m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
PD-1783$175
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$175
$1,715
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