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Pagani Design PD-1761vsPraesidus DD-45

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PD-1761
Pagani DesignPD-1761
MSRP $120
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-176140mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
PD-176140h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
PD-1761100m
DD-45100m
MSRP
PD-1761$120
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Thickness
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
OG

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
VK63
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$299

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1761

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1761 for its exceptional value at $39.30, highlighting its sapphire crystal and full stainless steel construction. Some owners note soft or uneven case transitions as a cost-saving measure, and one owner reported receiving their watch with bezel scratches. The Pagani Design PD-1761 is a 40mm meca-quartz chronograph with a 45mm lug-to-lug distance and 11.5mm thickness. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1761 highly for its impressive value and specifications at its price point.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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