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Henry Archer TidevandvsPagani Design PD-1688

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Tidevand
Henry ArcherTidevand
MSRP $5,299
PD-1688
Pagani DesignPD-1688
MSRP $133

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidevand40mm
PD-168840mm
Power Reserve
Tidevand40h
PD-168842h
Water Resistance
Tidevand200m
PD-1688100m
MSRP
Tidevand$5,299
PD-1688$133

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10.65mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,299
$133

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What people say

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Henry Archer Tidevand

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidevand for its exceptional finishing, highlighting the contrast between brushing and beveled polished edges, and its spectacular Aventurine dial, which evokes a sense of space. The BGW9 lume is described as "off the charts" and provides strong nighttime visibility, complementing the watch's rugged construction and refined aesthetic. The 40mm case is noted as being thin at 10.65mm, and the watch features a 120-click diver's bezel and 200 meters of water resistance. One owner reported tight bracelet push pins, but Henry Archer's customer service resolved the issue. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidevand highly for its striking Aventurine dial and robust lume.

Pagani Design PD-1688

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1688 as a nice and inexpensive GADA watch. However, the bracelet is consistently described as only okay, with owners suggesting it will likely be swapped. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1688 highly for its value as a versatile everyday watch.

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