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Pagani Design PD-1796vsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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PD-1796
Pagani DesignPD-1796
MSRP $149
Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-179642mm
Fleuss GMT43mm
Power Reserve
PD-179648h
Fleuss GMT40h
Water Resistance
PD-1796100m
Fleuss GMT150m
MSRP
PD-1796$149
Fleuss GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
48h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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