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Pagani Design PD-1778vsFormex Reef 42 mm

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PD-1778
Pagani DesignPD-1778
MSRP $159
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-177840mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
PD-177842h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
PD-1778100m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
PD-1778$159
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
42h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$2,414

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1778

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1778 for appearing more attractive in person than in promotional images, with specific commendations for its dial color, anti-reflective coating, and case finishing relative to its price. However, the dial's font and branding are frequently disliked, with a preference for a simple logo. Some owners find the watch to be slightly too large and report difficulties with strap compatibility. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1778 highly for its aesthetic appeal and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about the dial text and case dimensions.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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