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Pagani Design PD-1784 GMTvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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PD-1784 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1784 GMT
MSRP $171
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495
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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1784 GMT40mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
PD-1784 GMT42h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
PD-1784 GMT200m
Beacon50m
MSRP
PD-1784 GMT$171
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$495
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