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Pagani Design PD-1778vsZelos Eagle 2

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PD-1778
Pagani DesignPD-1778
MSRP $159
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-177840mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
PD-177842h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
PD-1778100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
PD-1778$159
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$899

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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