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Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34vsSeiko Essentials Solar

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PD-1788 GMT NH34
Pagani DesignPD-1788 GMT NH34
MSRP $196
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
What people say

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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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1788 GMT NH3440mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
PD-1788 GMT NH3442h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
PD-1788 GMT NH34100m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
PD-1788 GMT NH34$196
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
100m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$196
$375
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