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Pagani Design PD-1783vsOrient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

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What people say

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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.

Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

The Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B is widely praised for its classy, dressy aesthetic, beautiful periwinkle or light blue sunray dial with deep-relief radial grooves, and crisp engraved bezel numerals, all within a compact 39.9mm to 40mm case. Owners consider it a great value, with some noting it looks better in person and is destined to become a classic, punching above its price point. One owner finds the dial color too feminine for a dive watch and considered the dial craftsmanship inferior to the Presage Cocktail series, while another flags the lack of lume as a drawback. The bracelet clasp and end links are consistently considered a weak point, and the steel case is noted as less rounded than other Orient divers. The watch features 200m water resistance and a 46.5mm lug-to-lug measurement. Overall, owners rate the Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B highly for its stunning dial and compact size at the price.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-178340mm
75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B39.9mm
Power Reserve
PD-178342h
75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B40h
Water Resistance
PD-1783100m
75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B200m
MSRP
PD-1783$175
75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B$405

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.9mm
Thickness
12mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$175
$405
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