Which is cheaper, the Pagani Design PD-1818 or the Nodus Sector Deep Pioneer?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1818 is the cheaper of the two at $171, against $675 for the Nodus Sector Deep Pioneer — a $504 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pagani Design PD-1818 or the Nodus Sector Deep Pioneer?

The Pagani Design PD-1818 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Sector Deep Pioneer — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pagani Design PD-1818 or the Nodus Sector Deep Pioneer?

The Nodus Sector Deep Pioneer is rated to 500m versus 100m for the Pagani Design PD-1818.

What movement does the Pagani Design PD-1818 run compared to the Nodus Sector Deep Pioneer?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Pagani Design PD-1818 uses the Miyota 8215 and the Nodus Sector Deep Pioneer uses the Seiko NH34.

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Pagani Design PD-1818vsNodus Sector Deep Pioneer

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Pagani Design PD-1818

MSRP $171

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Nodus Sector Deep Pioneer

MSRP $675

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-181842mm

Sector Deep Pioneer38mm

Power Reserve

PD-1818—

Sector Deep Pioneer41h

Water Resistance

PD-1818100m

Sector Deep Pioneer500m

MSRP

PD-1818$171

Sector Deep Pioneer$675

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Thickness

14.5mm

13.6mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

47mm

Water Resistance

100m

500m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Yes

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Seiko NH34

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$171

$675

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