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Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34vsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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PD-1788 GMT NH34
Pagani DesignPD-1788 GMT NH34
MSRP $196
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1788 GMT NH3440mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
PD-1788 GMT NH3442h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
PD-1788 GMT NH34100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
PD-1788 GMT NH34$196
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH34
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$196
$435

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34 for its good size and attractive design, with some noting it appears to be a quality step up for the brand. However, opinions are split on its value and aesthetic execution; some owners love it and find it cool, while others consider it a poor copy, too expensive, and note issues like faded dial print and a bracelet that looks bad on certain variants. One owner found their unit arrived DOA, and another suggests regulating the NH34 movement for reliability. Overall, owners are divided on the Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34, with strong opinions ranging from love for its design and perceived quality to criticism of its execution and price point.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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