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Pagani Design PD-1791vsSpinnaker Bradner

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PD-1791
Pagani DesignPD-1791
MSRP $120
Bradner
SpinnakerBradner
MSRP $179
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Pagani Design PD-1791

Owners widely find the Pagani Design PD-1791's skeleton dial unattractive, with one owner describing it as "ugly" and another disliking the "circle inside square" aesthetic. Some suggest it would be better suited for modifications. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1791 poorly due to its polarizing and widely disliked dial design.

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

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-179142mm
Bradner42mm
Power Reserve
PD-179140h
Bradner40h
Water Resistance
PD-179150m
Bradner180m
MSRP
PD-1791$120
Bradner$179

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diver
Thickness
11.7mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Tidal Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$179
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