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Pagani Design PD-1784 GMTvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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PD-1784 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1784 GMT
MSRP $171
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1784 GMT40mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
PD-1784 GMT42h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
PD-1784 GMT200m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
PD-1784 GMT$171
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH34
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$2,458

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT for its classic design and attractive dial details, with some noting favorable case brushing. However, the lume is consistently described as weak or atrocious, and several owners find the watch's 14mm thickness and thin bracelet to be drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a unit running +5 minutes per hour, while others do not mention specific timekeeping issues. The consensus among owners is that the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT is overpriced above $100, with many suggesting a price point of $60-80. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT as a visually appealing watch with some build quality concerns and a questionable value proposition at higher price points.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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