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Pagani Design PD-1685vsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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PD-1685
Pagani DesignPD-1685
MSRP $171
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-168542mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
PD-168542h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
PD-1685200m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
PD-1685$171
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Coral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$450

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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