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Pagani Design PD-1778vsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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PD-1778
Pagani DesignPD-1778
MSRP $159
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-177840mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
PD-177842h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
PD-1778100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
PD-1778$159
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Coral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$450

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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