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Pagani Design PD-1685vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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PD-1685
Pagani DesignPD-1685
MSRP $171
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-168542mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
PD-168542h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
PD-1685200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
PD-1685$171
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
9039
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$665

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pagani Design PD-1685

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1685's striking white dial and attractive blue bezel, with some finding it a "looker" and feeling it generally high quality. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting -3 seconds per day and another seeing it run 20 seconds slow after freezing, though it remained functional after rough use. Concerns exist regarding the watch's thickness and potential wearability on smaller wrists, the lume fading quickly, and difficulty reading silver hands on the white dial in sunlight. One owner experienced a misaligned dial marker and another noted a rough crown action upon arrival, with a lume pip detaching. There is ambiguity regarding the movement used, with owners speculating about NH35A, Miyota 8215, or DG2813 clones. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1685 highly for its attractive design and perceived quality at the price point, despite some noted fit and finish inconsistencies.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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