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Pagani Design PD-YS008vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399
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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The dial's striking visual element is a consistent highlight. The lume is also praised. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS00841mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS00840h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
PD-YS008100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
PD-YS008$137
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$137
$399
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