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Pagani Design PD-1888vsRolex Sky-Dweller

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PD-1888
Pagani DesignPD-1888
MSRP $171
Sky-Dweller
RolexSky-Dweller
MSRP $17,750
What people say

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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.

Rolex Sky-Dweller

Owners widely praise the Rolex Sky-Dweller for its unique annual calendar and dual time zone complications, with many considering it a standout value within the Rolex lineup due to its complexity and rarity. Reviewers highlight its exceptionally good fit and finish, noting crisply defined dial markers and hands. The 42mm case size is a frequent point of discussion among owners, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and others deeming it too large or top-heavy for everyday wear, especially on smaller wrists. Availability is a significant issue, with certain configurations, like the green dial on Jubilee or stainless steel blue dial, being extremely difficult to obtain from authorized dealers, leading to high grey market prices. Opinions are split on the two-tone variant, with some viewing it as a beautiful jewelry piece and others preferring full steel for a more timeless look.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-188840mm
Sky-Dweller42mm
Power Reserve
PD-188842h
Sky-Dweller72h
Water Resistance
PD-1888100m
Sky-Dweller100m
MSRP
PD-1888$171
Sky-Dweller$17,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.2mm
Lug Width
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Rolesor
Finish
Brushed and polished
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
9002
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
25
40
Complications
None
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$17,750
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