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Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34vsZelos Swordfish 3

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PD-1788 GMT NH34
Pagani DesignPD-1788 GMT NH34
MSRP $196
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1788 GMT NH3440mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
PD-1788 GMT NH3442h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
PD-1788 GMT NH34100m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
PD-1788 GMT NH34$196
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
12.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH34
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$196
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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