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Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34vsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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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 Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1788 GMT NH3440mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
PD-1788 GMT NH3442h
Essentials Quartz
Water Resistance
PD-1788 GMT NH34100m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
PD-1788 GMT NH34$218
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.9mm
Thickness
12.5mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko 6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$335
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