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Pagani Design PD-2770vsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Pagani Design PD-2770

Pagani Design PD-2770 owners note its dial does not capture light as well as the original it references. The watch is considered large, features a Chinese movement, and has a mineral crystal with blue AR coating. Its all-polished finish and unremarkable straps are also flagged as drawbacks. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-2770's dial, size, movement, crystal, finishing, and straps to be its primary drawbacks.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-277043mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
PD-277036h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
PD-277030m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
PD-2770$103
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
PD-2770
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
36h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$103
$2,414
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