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Pagani Design PD-YS029vsCIGA Design GORILLA

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GORILLA
CIGA DesignGORILLA
MSRP $379
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-YS029

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS029's attractive design and bracelet. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as too large, particularly with the integrated bracelet, and some owners dislike the prominent dial text. Some owners also express a desire for AR coating on the crystal. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-YS029 for its aesthetics and bracelet, but the 42mm sizing presents a significant drawback for many.

CIGA Design GORILLA

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design GORILLA for its incredible wrist presence, unique skeletonized design with purple accents, and exceptional value under $400, with one owner highlighting its quality and scratch resistance from Gorilla glass. Reviewers note the watch's striking, Hublot-esque aesthetic and shock-resistant suspension system. However, legibility can be challenging, lume is weak, and the CD-01 movement gains approximately 17 seconds per day with a 40-hour power reserve. Community sentiment is divided, with some finding the design "hideous" while others enthusiastically recommend it as affordable, interesting, and cool. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CIGA Design GORILLA highly for its bold, unconventional design and accessible price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS02942mm
GORILLA
Power Reserve
PD-YS02940h
GORILLA
Water Resistance
PD-YS029100m
GORILLA30m
MSRP
PD-YS029$171
GORILLA$379

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
26.2mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Black+Orange
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova features a luminous effect to create outstanding nighttime visibility that catches the spotlight

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
HZ8240
CD-01
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$379
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