Pagani Design PD-1818vsSan Martin Automatic Dive SN0123G

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Pagani Design PD-1818 at true scale

PD-1818

San Martin Automatic Dive SN0123G at true scale

Automatic Dive SN0123G

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Thickness

14.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

MSRP

$185

$148

lowest

Movement

Miyota 8215

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
14.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$185
$148
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Reviews

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

Pagani Design PD-1818

Owners widely report a preference for a smaller case size, with one owner specifically disliking the date window, viewing it as a poorly executed afterthought. The Pagani Design PD-1818 is considered overpriced by some, particularly when compared to sibling models. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1818 to be a watch where the primary point of contention is its pricing and case size options.

San Martin Automatic Dive SN0123G

Owners widely praise the San Martin Automatic Dive SN0123G for its exceptional value, noting fantastic lume and construction for the price, with many appreciating the sandblasted steel finish and asymmetric case design as a wicked retro look. The bezel is found useful for tracking a second time zone. However, some owners find the 44mm case too large for smaller wrists. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting a loss of about 3 seconds per day. One owner noted a crooked 6 o'clock index. Overall, owners rate the San Martin Automatic Dive SN0123G highly for its impressive finishing and tool watch utility at an accessible price point.