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Pagani Design PD-1783vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Seafarer Charcoal for its attractive retro design, comfortable bracelet with on-the-fly adjustment, and exceptional value, noting its durable construction and scratch-resistant steel treatment. Some owners report issues with crooked indices or rotor problems, and one found the 150m water resistance low for its style. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Seafarer Charcoal highly for its impressive build quality and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-178340mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
PD-178342h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
PD-1783100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
PD-1783$175
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12mm
0mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$175
$665
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