Which is cheaper, the Pagani Design PD-YS023 or the Grand Seiko SBGR261?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-YS023 is the cheaper of the two at $155, against $4,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGR261 — a $4,745 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pagani Design PD-YS023 or the Grand Seiko SBGR261?

The Pagani Design PD-YS023 wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGR261 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pagani Design PD-YS023 or the Grand Seiko SBGR261?

The Pagani Design PD-YS023 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGR261.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pagani Design PD-YS023 or the Grand Seiko SBGR261?

The Grand Seiko SBGR261 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Pagani Design PD-YS023.

What movement does the Pagani Design PD-YS023 run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGR261?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Pagani Design PD-YS023 uses the Miyota 8215 and the Grand Seiko SBGR261 uses the 9S65.

Side by side

Pagani Design PD-YS023vsGrand Seiko SBGR261

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Pagani Design PD-YS023

pd-ys023

MSRP $155

Grand Seiko SBGR261

sbgr261g

MSRP $4,900

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-YS02340mm

SBGR26139.5mm

Power Reserve

PD-YS02340h

SBGR26172h

Water Resistance

PD-YS023100m

SBGR26130m

MSRP

PD-YS023$155

SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

9S65

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$155

$4,900

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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.

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Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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