Which is cheaper, the Pagani Design PD-YS029 or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-YS029 is the cheaper of the two at $171, against $1,715 for the Pinion Pure Bronze — a $1,544 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pagani Design PD-YS029 or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Pagani Design PD-YS029 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Pinion Pure Bronze — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pagani Design PD-YS029 or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Pinion Pure Bronze carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Pagani Design PD-YS029.

What movement does the Pagani Design PD-YS029 run compared to the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Pagani Design PD-YS029 runs a automatic caliber, while the Pinion Pure Bronze runs a manual (Sellita SW261-1).

Side by side

Pagani Design PD-YS029vsPinion Pure Bronze

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Pagani Design PD-YS029

pd-ys029

MSRP $171

Pinion Pure Bronze

pure-bronze-bk

MSRP $1,715

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-YS02942mm

Pure Bronze38mm

Power Reserve

PD-YS02940h

Pure Bronze45h

Water Resistance

PD-YS029100m

Pure Bronze100m

MSRP

PD-YS029$171

Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW261-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$171

$1,715

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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.

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Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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