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Bremont MBIIvsPagani Design PD-1653

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
PD-1653
Pagani DesignPD-1653
MSRP $125

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
PD-165340mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
PD-165340h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
PD-1653100m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
PD-1653$125

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$125

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

Pagani Design PD-1653

Pagani Design PD-1653 owners praise its awesome and cool appearance, with working subdials for 24-hour indication and functional pushers for day/date changes, though one owner notes the chronograph subdials are not functional. Accuracy is reported at +2.7 seconds/day initially, settling to +5.8 seconds/day. The watch is described as a fun, quirky, and polarizing homage, with opinions ranging from loving its F1 paddock suitability to calling it a "tasteless eyesore" while still desiring one. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1653 highly for its amazing value and build quality at its price point, despite some polarizing design elements.

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