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Pagani Design PD-YS023vsRolex Yacht-Master II

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PD-YS023
Pagani DesignPD-YS023
MSRP $155
Yacht-Master II
RolexYacht-Master II
MSRP $20,300
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-YS023

Owners find the Pagani Design PD-YS023 chunky for an integrated bracelet watch, though some appreciate its case back design. On balance, owners consider the Pagani Design PD-YS023 a great addition to their collection, citing its sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance.

Rolex Yacht-Master II

Owners widely report the Rolex Yacht-Master II is a polarizing watch, with many finding its large 44mm case and bold "YACHT-MASTER II" bezel inscription aesthetically loud, gaudy, or even ugly. Some owners describe it as a "beast" due to its weight and undeniable presence, while others find its appearance elegant and classy, particularly in two-tone rose gold. The watch's unique programmable countdown complication is praised by some as a mechanically ingenious marvel, though others deem it a niche, "useless complication" for actual racing, preferring digital timers. Some owners note it fits their wrist better than other Rolex models, while others find it too large for smaller wrists. The consensus is that the Rolex Yacht-Master II is a statement piece whose engineering and unique complication are appreciated by some, despite its divisive aesthetics and size.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS02340mm
Yacht-Master II44mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS02340h
Yacht-Master II72h
Water Resistance
PD-YS023100m
Yacht-Master II100m
MSRP
PD-YS023$155
Yacht-Master II$20,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
4162
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
47
Complications
None
Regatta Timer, Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$155
$20,300
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