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Pagani Design PD-YS008vsPraesidus Desert Field

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PD-YS008
Pagani DesignPD-YS008
MSRP $137
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-YS008

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS008 for its stunning, color-shifting grey dial and 3D-effect hands, with many calling it their favorite model from the brand due to its beautiful case design, unique lugs, and good finishing. The watch is powered by a Seiko VK63 mecha-quartz movement and is noted for its crisp, clicky pushers. Some owners find the 41mm case size and 12mm thickness very wearable, fitting well on various straps. However, multiple owners and reviewers flag the included leather strap as poor quality and very stiff. Specific criticisms include a recessed, non-color-matched date wheel, a potentially loose crown that doesn't screw down, and issues with the minute hand jumping backward when setting the time. One owner also noted minor gold plating flaws and a lack of anti-reflective coating. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-YS008 highly for its dial and case design, offering excellent value despite noted strap quality issues.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

From video reviewers

The 34mm case size is cited as a strength for comfortable wear. Water resistance beyond brief immersion is a potential limitation. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any specific points.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS00841mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS00840h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
PD-YS008100m
Desert Field50m
MSRP
PD-YS008$137
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
41mm
34mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$137
$195
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