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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMTvsBoldr Rally

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PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145
Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Rally38mm
Power Reserve
PD-1693 GMT43h
Rally40h
Water Resistance
PD-1693 GMT200m
Rally200m
MSRP
PD-1693 GMT$145
Rally$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
I - Wells 008 (Updated)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
43h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$299

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

Boldr Rally

Owners widely praise the Boldr Rally's compact 38mm titanium case and excellent value under A$500. The VK64 mecaquartz movement has proven reliable for years, and the sapphire crystal is a welcome feature. Some owners find the dial busy and difficult to read, particularly the black hands against the black subdial, and note the bead-blasted titanium case can be a scratch magnet. The default straps have been described as boring or not holding up to daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Rally highly for its robust titanium construction and excellent value, despite some legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The 38mm titanium case with a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement provides a comfortable and compact fit. The 200m water resistance is noted as robust for a chronograph. The 14mm thickness was mentioned as potentially substantial for the watch's size.

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