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Pagani Design PD-YS027vsFormex Reef GMT

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PD-YS027
Pagani DesignPD-YS027
MSRP $146
Reef GMT
FormexReef GMT
MSRP $2,235
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-YS027

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS027's quality and appearance, particularly in low light, and appreciate the display case back. However, some owners find the integrated bracelet excessively shiny and limiting for strap changes. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-YS027 highly for its exceptional quality and value at its price point.

Formex Reef GMT

The Formex Reef GMT is widely praised for its unique porthole case shape, COSC-certified Sellita SW330-2 movement with good finishing, and comfortable quick-release bracelet with on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Reviewers note its robust construction, impressive specifications, and strong value proposition, with a slim 11.4mm profile accommodating 300m water resistance and an exhibition caseback. However, owners widely report the 53mm lug-to-lug span with male endlinks makes it too large for smaller wrists. Some find the bezel action stiff and potentially slippery, and a reviewer desired sharper finishing and edges, deeming the aesthetic too modernist. The GMT variant sacrifices a timing bezel unless swapped, and one owner notes sharp edges on the crown and crown guard. Overall, owners and reviewers highly rate the Formex Reef GMT for its exceptional value and well-executed features, particularly its bracelet system and COSC-certified movement.

From video reviewers

The watch features a COSC-certified SW330-2 GMT movement, which is visible through a sapphire crystal display case back and beautifully decorated. The watch's water-resistance of up to 300m/1000ft is a notable feature. The 42mm diameter may be too large for smaller wrists.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS02740.5mm
Reef GMT42mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS02740h
Reef GMT56h
Water Resistance
PD-YS027100m
Reef GMT300m
MSRP
PD-YS027$146
Reef GMT$2,235

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11.2mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
27mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 8215
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$146
$2,235
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