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Pagani Design PD-1639vsGeckota Pioneer Special Edition

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PD-1639
Pagani DesignPD-1639
MSRP $120
Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-163943mm
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
PD-163942h
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Water Resistance
PD-1639100m
Pioneer Special Edition100m
MSRP
PD-1639$120
Pioneer Special Edition$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.01mm
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH38
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$399

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1639

Pagani Design PD-1639 owners widely praise its exceptional value, citing the Seiko NH35 movement, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and 10 ATM water resistance at a price point around $60-$75. Some owners report a loose or misaligned bezel, with one noting a 90-click mechanism and another finding the lume fades quickly. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1639 highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at the price.

From video reviewers

The Pagani Design PD-1639 offers excellent value for money. Reviewers noted the ceramic bezel insert and sapphire crystal. The bracelet quality was also cited as a strength. The 43mm case size was considered a drawback by some.

Geckota Pioneer Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer for its retro-futuristic design and quality build at £349, with one owner noting excellent lume comparable to Panerai and a striking dial that shifts with light. The textured black honeycomb dial and 200m water resistance are also highlighted as strong points. However, some find the 14mm thickness a bit tall, and the NH 35 movement is considered unexciting by some. One owner points out that the thin cross-hair on the dial can be difficult to see from a distance. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer highly for its distinctive vintage space-age design and strong value proposition.

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