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Henry Archer NordsøvsPagani Design PD-1717

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Nordsø
Henry ArcherNordsø
MSRP $4,999
PD-1717
Pagani DesignPD-1717
MSRP $158

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nordsø40mm
PD-171738mm
Power Reserve
Nordsø40h
PD-171742h
Water Resistance
Nordsø200m
PD-1717200m
MSRP
Nordsø$4,999
PD-1717$158

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.6mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,999
$158

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What people say

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Henry Archer Nordsø

Henry Archer Nordsø owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional fit and finish for a sub-$500 watch, with its vibrant color use singled out as a strong point. Some find the blue hand against the green dial polarizing, and the hands are criticized as a design weakness. One reviewer notes the bezel knurling is slippery and lacks legibility for serious diving, though the 40mm size is comfortable and the Miyota 9039 movement offers good value. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Henry Archer Nordsø highly for its striking design and impressive build quality at its price point.

Pagani Design PD-1717

Pagani Design PD-1717 owners widely praise its value for money and competent finishing, highlighting its admirable lug drop and unique dial step. However, reviewers and owners consistently note its weak lume and a 13mm thickness. Some owners report ill-fitting end links and disappointing AR coating. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1717 highly for its impressive value and competent finishing at its price point.

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