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Pagani Design PD-1644 Full BlackvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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PD-1644 Full Black
Pagani DesignPD-1644 Full Black
MSRP $115
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1644 Full Black40mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
PD-1644 Full Black40h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
PD-1644 Full Black100m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
PD-1644 Full Black$115
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VK63
ETA 2824-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$115
$2,458

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black

Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black owners praise its incredible value, solid build quality with stainless steel cases, solid end links, and sapphire crystals, and the sweeping chronograph seconds hand provided by its Seiko VK63 mecaquartz movement. Some owners appreciate its finishing and feel on the wrist, considering it a legitimate brand rather than a replica. However, subdial legibility can be an issue in low light, and the lume is described as almost non-existent. One owner notes sharp clasp edges, and another points out that hands may not always align perfectly. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black highly for its exceptional value and mecaquartz chronograph functionality at its price point.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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