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Pagani Design PD-1784 GMTvsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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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.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1784 GMT40mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
PD-1784 GMT42h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
PD-1784 GMT200m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
PD-1784 GMT$171
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$285
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