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Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34vsSpinnaker Bradner

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34 for its good size and attractive design, with some noting it appears to be a quality step up for the brand. However, opinions are split on its value and aesthetic execution; some owners love it and find it cool, while others consider it a poor copy, too expensive, and note issues like faded dial print and a bracelet that looks bad on certain variants. One owner found their unit arrived DOA, and another suggests regulating the NH34 movement for reliability. Overall, owners are divided on the Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34, with strong opinions ranging from love for its design and perceived quality to criticism of its execution and price point.

Spinnaker Bradner

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner's vibrant dials and excellent lume on indices and bezel, with one owner noting comfortable wearability on a 7-inch wrist. Reviewers flag imprecise finishing on the minute ring and an inner bezel crown that rotates too easily, while some owners report the internal rotating bezel does not stay in position. The watch features a Seiko NH35 movement with a 41-hour power reserve and is priced around $390-$430 USD. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Bradner to be a fun, affordable diver, with its vibrant dials and strong lume being key selling points.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Atlantic Blue's reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a key strength. The watch's lume performance is somewhat lacking, which may be a trade-off for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's bezel action, with one reviewer praising it as smooth and precise, while the other two do not mention it.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1788 GMT NH3440mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
PD-1788 GMT NH3442h
Bradner
Water Resistance
PD-1788 GMT NH34100m
Bradner180m
MSRP
PD-1788 GMT NH34$218
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Tidal Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$179
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