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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMTvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
PD-1693 GMT43h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
PD-1693 GMT200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
PD-1693 GMT$145
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
43h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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