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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMTvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1693 GMT42mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
PD-1693 GMT43h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
PD-1693 GMT200m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
PD-1693 GMT$145
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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