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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMTvsZelos Aurora Field

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PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145
Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
PD-1693 GMT43h
Aurora Field40h
Water Resistance
PD-1693 GMT200m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
PD-1693 GMT$145
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Thickness
14mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
43h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$529

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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.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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