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Pagani Design PD-YS020vsSeiko Essentials Solar

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PD-YS020
Pagani DesignPD-YS020
MSRP $145
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS02037mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS02040h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
PD-YS020100m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
PD-YS020$145
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
37mm
30.5mm
Thickness
7mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
14.4mm
12mm
Water Resistance
100m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VJ21
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$375
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