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Pagani Design PD-YS029vsTissot Heritage 1938

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PD-YS029
Pagani DesignPD-YS029
MSRP $171
Heritage 1938
TissotHeritage 1938
MSRP $925

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS02942mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS02940h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
PD-YS029100m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
PD-YS029$171
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
26.2mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite
Indices
Applied
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
11 1/2'''
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$925

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

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