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Pagani Design PD-YS029vsPhoibos Reef Master

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PD-YS029
Pagani DesignPD-YS029
MSRP $171
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS02942mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS02940h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
PD-YS029100m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
PD-YS029$171
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
26.2mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH38

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$335

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-YS029

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS029's attractive design and bracelet. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as too large, particularly with the integrated bracelet, and some owners dislike the prominent dial text. Some owners also express a desire for AR coating on the crystal. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-YS029 for its aesthetics and bracelet, but the 42mm sizing presents a significant drawback for many.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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