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Pagani Design PD-YS029vsSeiko DressKX

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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.

Seiko DressKX

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised as a gateway mechanical watch offering exceptional value and iconic status, with owners appreciating its ruggedness, tool-like authenticity, and moddability. Many owners report the 4R36/NH36 movement achieves accuracy of +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, far exceeding its stated specifications, and the stock Jubilee bracelet is noted as surprisingly comfortable. Some owners find the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series bulky and less aesthetically pleasing than newer models, with others noting its specifications lag behind contemporary watches. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is considered a decent watch, especially when found under £200, but it's not the serious tool watch the original SKX was, lacking a screw-down crown, bezel pip, and ISO rating. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its iconic dive watch lineage and excellent value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The clean dial and versatile dressy look are praised. The overall thickness and handset are points of contention.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS02942mm
DressKX40mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS029
DressKX41h
Water Resistance
PD-YS029100m
DressKX100m
MSRP
PD-YS029$190
DressKX$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
26.2mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 8240
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$190
$315
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