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Pagani Design PD-1796vsPhoibos Argo

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PD-1796
Pagani DesignPD-1796
MSRP $149
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-179642mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
PD-179648h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
PD-1796100m
Argo200m
MSRP
PD-1796$149
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Power Reserve
48h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$345

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1796

The Pagani Design PD-1796 features an open-heart design, not a tourbillon as initially marketed, and includes a noticeable blue anti-reflective coating. Owners are divided on its aesthetic, with some appreciating its unique dial layout and manual/automatic movement, while others find the design unappealing and criticize the lack of AR coating for legibility issues. On balance, the consensus is that owners find the Pagani Design PD-1796 polarizing due to its misrepresented complication and mixed reception on its dial design and AR coating.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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