Pagani Design PD-1818vsThorn 40mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T023 V2

Ref. thorn-40mm-pt5000-automatic-dive-watch-t023·MSRP $189
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Measurements
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PD-1818

40mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T023 V2
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.6mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
MSRP
$185
lowest
$189
Movement
Miyota 8215
PT5000
Case
4 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
Owners widely report the Thorn 40mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T023 V2 offers a slim wearability and vintage sub aesthetic, with one owner calling it a phenomenal homage and underpriced for its smooth PT5000 movement, tophat sapphire, and bezel. However, some owners flag concerns about quality control, with reports of a loose bezel, dial movement when setting time and date, and an inconsistent crown. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting 0/+2 seconds per day for the PT5000 movement, while another experienced a power reserve of only 6 hours and 20 minutes. On balance, owners rate the Thorn 40mm PT5000 Automatic Dive Watch T023 V2 highly for its comfortable wearability and vintage design at its price point, despite some reported quality control issues.
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