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Pagani Design PD-1783vsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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PD-1783
Pagani DesignPD-1783
MSRP $175
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-178340mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
PD-178342h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
PD-1783100m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
PD-1783$175
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Thickness
12mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$175
$1,999

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1783

Owners praise the Pagani Design PD-1783 for its value, with specific mentions of the Seiko NH36A movement and day-date complication. One owner finds the 40mm model with a purple dial "blingy" and enjoyable, reporting no issues with the day wheel. Another highlights the Wimbledon dial with Roman numerals and a flat sapphire crystal for a cleaner aesthetic. The 36mm variant uses the ST16 movement, with one owner reporting six months of trouble-free operation, though others have experienced issues with this mechanism. On balance, owners appreciate the Pagani Design PD-1783 for its accessible day-date functionality and aesthetic appeal at its price point.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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