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Pagani Design PD-1888vsSeiko DressKX

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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.

Seiko DressKX

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised as a gateway mechanical watch offering exceptional value and iconic status, with owners appreciating its ruggedness, tool-like authenticity, and moddability. Many owners report the 4R36/NH36 movement achieves accuracy of +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, far exceeding its stated specifications, and the stock Jubilee bracelet is noted as surprisingly comfortable. Some owners find the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series bulky and less aesthetically pleasing than newer models, with others noting its specifications lag behind contemporary watches. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is considered a decent watch, especially when found under £200, but it's not the serious tool watch the original SKX was, lacking a screw-down crown, bezel pip, and ISO rating. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its iconic dive watch lineage and excellent value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The clean dial and versatile dressy look are praised. The overall thickness and handset are points of contention.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-188840mm
DressKX40mm
Power Reserve
PD-188842h
DressKX41h
Water Resistance
PD-1888100m
DressKX100m
MSRP
PD-1888$171
DressKX$315

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Thickness
12.2mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$315
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