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Pagani Design PD-1685

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$190In stock
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Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
AR coating
Yes

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 8215
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
42h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Miyota

Miyota's ultra-affordable automatic caliber and one of the most widely used movements in budget and microbrand watches worldwide. Lacking both hacking and hand-winding, it is mechanically simple but remarkably durable. The non-hacking design and characteristic rotor wobble are telltale signatures. Despite its basic specification, the 8215 is known for reliable long-term performance and easy serviceability.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
mercedes

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Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1685's striking white dial and attractive blue bezel, with some finding it a "looker" and feeling it generally high quality. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting -3 seconds per day and another seeing it run 20 seconds slow after freezing, though it remained functional after rough use. Concerns exist regarding the watch's thickness and potential wearability on smaller wrists, the lume fading quickly, and difficulty reading silver hands on the white dial in sunlight. One owner experienced a misaligned dial marker and another noted a rough crown action upon arrival, with a lume pip detaching. There is ambiguity regarding the movement used, with owners speculating about NH35A, Miyota 8215, or DG2813 clones. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1685 highly for its attractive design and perceived quality at the price point, despite some noted fit and finish inconsistencies.

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