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Pagani Design PD-1888vsPhoibos Leviathan

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PD-1888
Pagani DesignPD-1888
MSRP $171
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Pagani Design PD-1888

Pagani Design PD-1888 owners widely praise its premium bracelet and clasp, comfortable wear, and unique 24-hour wheel implementation. Some owners find the green and blue dial variants appealing with minimal branding. However, some community members feel the watch is overpriced, with a perceived value closer to $125-$150, and one owner noted disappointment with the date display legibility. Another owner finds the crown winding feel jumpy and dislikes the rehaut text. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1888 highly for its bracelet, clasp, and unique dial features at its price point.

Phoibos Leviathan

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-188840mm
Leviathan45mm
Power Reserve
PD-188842h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
PD-1888100m
Leviathan500m
MSRP
PD-1888$171
Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
12.2mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
54mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
NH 35
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$309
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