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Pagani Design PD-1791vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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PD-1791
Pagani DesignPD-1791
MSRP $120
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315
What people say

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic dive watch design, robust build, and excellent value, with many appreciating its timeless styling and tool-like character. The movement, while basic, is noted as offering hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and accuracy varies, with many owners reporting +/-5 to 10 seconds per day despite the movement's potential for +/-40 seconds. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer iterations, while others critique the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating on the newer Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, deeming it less of a serious tool watch. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its enduring design and value proposition as a robust, everyday watch.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-179142mm
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Power Reserve
PD-179140h
5 Sports SKX series40h
Water Resistance
PD-179150m
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
PD-1791$120
5 Sports SKX series$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Sport
Diameter
42mm
28mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
33.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2R06
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$315
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