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Pagani Design PD-YS008vsOrient Symphony III

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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.

Orient Symphony III

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony III for its exceptional value, noting its sub-$150 price tag belies a polished case and classic design with modern overtones that make it appear more expensive. The dial is described as simple, elegant, and effective, and the time-setting action is smooth. However, the included bracelet is flagged as flimsy and squeaky, prompting recommendations for aftermarket straps. Accuracy is a point of concern for some, with one owner reporting sporadic timekeeping ranging from +10 seconds per day to as much as 83 seconds over 48 hours. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony III highly for its impressive value and elegant design, despite the noted bracelet and accuracy issues.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS00841mm
Symphony III41.6mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS008
Symphony III40h
Water Resistance
PD-YS008100m
Symphony III50m
MSRP
PD-YS008$137
Symphony III$240

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41mm
41.6mm
Thickness
13mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Orient F6722
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$137
$240
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