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Pagani Design PD-YS008vsSeiko Essentials Solar

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PD-YS008
Pagani DesignPD-YS008
MSRP $137
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-YS008

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS008 for its stunning, color-shifting grey dial and 3D-effect hands, with many calling it their favorite model from the brand due to its beautiful case design, unique lugs, and good finishing. The watch is powered by a Seiko VK63 mecha-quartz movement and is noted for its crisp, clicky pushers. Some owners find the 41mm case size and 12mm thickness very wearable, fitting well on various straps. However, multiple owners and reviewers flag the included leather strap as poor quality and very stiff. Specific criticisms include a recessed, non-color-matched date wheel, a potentially loose crown that doesn't screw down, and issues with the minute hand jumping backward when setting the time. One owner also noted minor gold plating flaws and a lack of anti-reflective coating. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-YS008 highly for its dial and case design, offering excellent value despite noted strap quality issues.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS00841mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS00840h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
PD-YS008100m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
PD-YS008$137
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41mm
30.5mm
Thickness
13mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
100m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
VK63
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$137
$375
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