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Pagani Design PD-1784 GMTvsPhoibos Wave Master

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PD-1784 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1784 GMT
MSRP $171
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1784 GMT40mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
PD-1784 GMT42h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
PD-1784 GMT200m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
PD-1784 GMT$171
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH34
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT for its classic design and attractive dial details, with some noting favorable case brushing. However, the lume is consistently described as weak or atrocious, and several owners find the watch's 14mm thickness and thin bracelet to be drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a unit running +5 minutes per hour, while others do not mention specific timekeeping issues. The consensus among owners is that the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT is overpriced above $100, with many suggesting a price point of $60-80. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT as a visually appealing watch with some build quality concerns and a questionable value proposition at higher price points.

Phoibos Wave Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Wave Master for its attractive wavy dial, bright lume, and comfortable engineer bracelet, with many considering it one of the best-looking watches under $300. The watch features a sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel, and owners report good quality for the price, with a subtle wave pattern on the dial appreciated for its unique style. While some minor finishing flaws like slightly crooked hour markers or an off-center outer ring have been noted, these are generally considered not visible during wear. One owner experienced a clasp breakage after four years, but Phoibos replaced it free of charge. Some owners wish the watch were larger than 40mm, and one notes the GMT hand and other details may not hold up under extreme close-ups. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master highly for its distinctive dial and value, especially considering its build quality and features.

From video reviewers

The unidirectional ceramic bezel action is praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the water resistance rating, with some stating 300M and others 200M.

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