Which is cheaper, the Pagani Design PD-1820 or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1820 is the cheaper of the two at $154, against $2,230 for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a $2,076 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pagani Design PD-1820 or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Pagani Design PD-1820 wears larger at 43mm versus 39.5mm for the Formex Reef 39.5 mm — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pagani Design PD-1820 or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Pagani Design PD-1820.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pagani Design PD-1820 or the Formex Reef 39.5 mm?

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Pagani Design PD-1820.

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Pagani Design PD-1820vsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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Pagani Design PD-1820

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MSRP $154

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

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MSRP $2,230

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-182043mm

Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm

Power Reserve

PD-182040h

Reef 39.5 mm56h

Water Resistance

PD-1820100m

Reef 39.5 mm300m

MSRP

PD-1820$154

Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

43mm

39.5mm

Thickness

13.3mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

45.5mm

Lug Width

24mm

22mm

Water Resistance

100m

300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Bahama Blue

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$154

$2,230

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