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Pagani Design PD-YS029vsNodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

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PD-YS029
Pagani DesignPD-YS029
MSRP $171
Sector II Pilot - DLC
NodusSector II Pilot - DLC
MSRP $675

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS02942mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS02940h
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
PD-YS029100m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
PD-YS029$171
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
26.2mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH36 (day/date)
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$675

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

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