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Pagani Design PD-YS019 SapphirevsBrew Retrograph

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PD-YS019 Sapphire
Pagani DesignPD-YS019 Sapphire
MSRP $115
Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS019 Sapphire37mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS019 Sapphire40h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
PD-YS019 Sapphire50m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
PD-YS019 Sapphire$115
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
9.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
24.5mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31
VK64
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$115
$375

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-YS019 Sapphire

Owners widely report dial misalignment issues with the Pagani Design PD-YS019 Sapphire, with one noting a significant mismatch between hands and indices lume. Some find the integrated bracelet sharp and difficult to adjust, while others praise the "fantastic colour" and the 37mm case wearing larger than expected. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported, though one owner described it as "VERY accurate." On balance, owners are divided on the Pagani Design PD-YS019 Sapphire, with significant concerns over dial alignment and bracelet quality tempering appreciation for its color and case proportions.

Brew Retrograph

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique 1970s "TV Dial" aesthetic, thin profile, and comfortable wearability, with owners appreciating its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials with contrasting matte subdials. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for its solid performance, instantaneous chronograph reset with good tactile feel, and quartz accuracy, all at an affordable price point. Some owners note the lack of a running second hand and that the date change is not instant, while one owner found the strap needed improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and the satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

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