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Pagani Design PD-1638vsPhoibos Argo

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PD-1638
Pagani DesignPD-1638
MSRP $111
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-163843mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
PD-163848h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
PD-163830m
Argo200m
MSRP
PD-1638$111
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
43mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
Power Reserve
48h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$111
$345

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1638

Pagani Design PD-1638 owners widely praise its attractive skeletonized dial and surprising build quality for its price, often noting it looks good on a NATO strap. Some owners report the Hardlex crystal may be prone to scratches. The movement offers a 30-hour power reserve and accuracy up to 45 seconds per day, which is considered acceptable for a frequently reset watch. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1638 highly for its visual appeal and value as a fun, inexpensive diversion watch.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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