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Pagani Design PD-3306vsPhoibos Wave Master

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PD-3306
Pagani DesignPD-3306
MSRP $81
Wave Master
PhoibosWave Master
MSRP $309

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-330644mm
Wave Master42mm
Power Reserve
PD-330640h
Wave Master40h
Water Resistance
PD-330630m
Wave Master300m
MSRP
PD-3306$81
Wave Master$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
23.8mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$81
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pagani Design PD-3306

Pagani Design PD-3306 owners report a change in water resistance rating from 100m to 30m, with some suggesting a potential shift in case material from stainless steel to chrome-plated alloy and the movement from Japanese quartz to a Chinese Sunon PE903. One owner found the watch to be good value for money at 169 reais, noting it arrived with a "sapphire" sticker despite being advertised with Hardlex crystal. On balance, owners note value for money but flag significant specification changes regarding water resistance and materials.

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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