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Pagani Design PD-1639 GoldvsPhoibos Apollo

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PD-1639 Gold
Pagani DesignPD-1639 Gold
MSRP $125
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1639 Gold43mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
PD-1639 Gold42h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
PD-1639 Gold100m
Apollo200m
MSRP
PD-1639 Gold$125
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$125
$460

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1639 Gold

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1639 Gold for its attractive appearance and exceptional value, with particular admiration for its cyclops magnification and the convincing gold tone from a distance. The Seiko NH35 movement, sapphire crystal, and ceramic bezel are frequently cited as strong points at its price. However, some owners report sharp case edges that can cause irritation, a loose bezel feel, and occasional misalignment. Lume performance is also noted as weak by some. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1639 Gold highly for its impressive aesthetics and feature set at an accessible price point.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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