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Pagani Design PD-YS020vsPraesidus DD-45

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PD-YS020
Pagani DesignPD-YS020
MSRP $145
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS02037mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS02040h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
PD-YS020100m
DD-45100m
MSRP
PD-YS020$145
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
14.4mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
OG

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VJ21
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$299

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-YS020

Owners widely report issues with the Pagani Design PD-YS020's integrated bracelet, describing it as stiff, ill-fitting, and difficult to resize due to stiff pins and a lack of half links, leading to discomfort and a "bangle-like" feel for some. The seconds hand alignment and dial brushing are also noted as imperfect. However, some owners find the watch beautiful and thin, with the silver dial offering surprising light play, and consider it a well-done homage for its price. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-YS020's bracelet design and sizing challenges to be significant drawbacks that detract from its wearability.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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