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Pagani Design PD-1639vsZelos Swordfish 3

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PD-1639
Pagani DesignPD-1639
MSRP $120
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-163943mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
PD-163942h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
PD-1639100m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
PD-1639$120
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13.01mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$399

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 watch offers excellent value for its price point. Reviewers noted potential quality control issues and that the 43mm size is a bit bulky.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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