Thank you for watching Tam. Glad you enjoyed it. I think Pagani Design are offering good Submariner Date homages at the under 100 USD price point. Really to get better, one has to move up to a San Martin Ghost Diver V3 at 200 USD, or Steinhart Ocean One 39 Ceramic at 445 Euro. So Pagani Design really can't be beaten for quality/value at under 100 USD. Regards.
@@mikearkous8379 Thank you for watching Mike. Navy blue sunburst finish (rather than lighter electric blue). In low light or indoors the dial looks fully matte black. Outdoors or in direct sunlight the sunburst finish makes the blue more reflective and metallic looking. It is an interesting dial as it fades gradually from sunburst blue to matte black. Regards.
@@mikearkous8379 I can fully confirm, what John wrote. Often, and if you do not expect and know it, it just appears all-black. When the blue shines up, it does it never in a too-light-blue-manner; always in a quite - perfect - dark. And: I cannot tell, where the border line ends / starts between the 2 colours... - VERY nice. You will not be disappointed. - Unlike the "big" San Martin MOP aka Mother of Pearls; available in a similar BnBlue-Combi OR with a black dial. This BnBlue is too light, too shiny for me. The black option is mine now; like a super-quality-Pagani 1639 with a 22to18mm-bracelet in HQ. For me better than the 017 V.3 or 019 V.1 - Regards, Achim
Owned this watch for three months so far. Absolutely love it!! The more I wear it the more I enjoy it. Now lookong for my next gem (on a budget that is😆)
Thank you for watching. Congratulations. Excellent choice. Check out my other PD-1661 reviews, they may interest you. Wear yours in good health. Regards, #WR4K
You being one of the only english reviewers on this watch, I was convinced to purchase this specific colour. Lets hope it comes in good speed. Was going to go for 1651, but the smooth ceramic bezel with blue dial won me over with your HD and review.
It came today 42 days from purchase. Its nice! Solid, comfortable barely feel it on my wrist. lume is poor but nice colour and even. Overall pleased with purchase! 👍
Thanks for the excellent review, John. Clearly, Pagani are steadily improving on the quality of their pieces, the improved Cyclops magnifier and the graduated blue dial really make this piece stand out. At this price point, I really can’t see how they can be beaten. Regards
Thank you for watching Mario. Glad you enjoyed it. I was just comparing my Submariner Date with it, and I think the cyclops might actually be 3x magnification; as it magnifies the numerals even larger than the 2.5x magnification Rolex use. This is one negative of the Steinhart Ocean One I would like to see them improve, as they use a 1.5x magnification cyclops. The only negative Pagani Design really need to improve is the bezel backplay. It's a relatively easy problem to solve by tightening the angles of the bezel retaining spring. I have done this on Vostok Amphibia's that had loose bezel action to increase the friction between the retaining spring and case. Overall it's a good watch for 95 USD. Regards.
I just received my Planet Ocean homage and I’m very happy with it and have just ordered the PD1161 in blue face with light bezel and I’m sure it’ll be as well finished as my Planet Ocean homage.
Another top review, and I must agree I do like the dial. It’s nice to see that they continue to improve on QC issues as well. Pagani seem to be on top for budget submariner homages. Cheers
Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. Agreed, I was pleased to see the improvements such as the cyclops magnifier. The brand has come a long way in a short period of time. I think they deserve due credit for gradually making improvements, but still keeping the price down. Regards.
Liked your review so much I've been and gone and ordered another Pagani Design watch, the PD1661 to go with my PD1651 and PD1662 to make up the trio of PD Explorers. (Can't count the Benyar Explorer.) That makes 10 Pagani Design watches. Just wish Pagani Design had done the Explorer Homage. Can't abide deceit with the Alloy case. JANBOY. RN. Rtd.
Thank you for watching Jan. Glad you enjoyed it. Congratulations. Excellent choice. Check out my modified PD-1661 Explorer. Pagani Design will be making it soon. Wear yours in good health. Regards.
Hello. Thanks for the great analysis on this watch... Thanks to you I bought mine. Now that I have it I notice two differences... The crown is one of them, bigger than the model you show and second is that mine doesn't say explore... How can I get this edition?
This review was made 3 years ago. Pagani Design have since updated this PD-1661; deleting "Explorer", and changing the crown. It is no longer possible to buy this version. Regards, #WR4K
Thank you. So I'm happy, Pagani will also have some rare editions that for sure in the future will be desirable. It will be nice to have the opportunity to get them from other collectors. I have this new Homage in my collection and 7 more Pagani's thanks to you. You are the best my friend. Any opportunity in the future to review Mido Ocean star gmt, 200 and 200c? I'm a big fan of these beauties.
I really like the blue/black dial, I'm getting that one. How was your experience with the purchase? Did you pay the extra bucks for the 'fast shipping'??
Thank you for watching. Congratulations. Excellent choice. I received the watch in 3 weeks via standard shipping (PostNL). Wear yours in good health. Regards.
Thank you for watching Selhail. I recommend this store as they are trustworthy. Regards, #WR4K www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001354411034.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.0.0.47a456225zjvfk&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.169870.0&scm_id=1007.13339.169870.0&scm-url=1007.13339.169870.0&pvid=dc35bc74-a1e4-49c5-a78f-cdeab22a726e&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller,scm-url:1007.13339.169870.0,pvid:dc35bc74-a1e4-49c5-a78f-cdeab22a726e,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238112%231997&&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22:%2212000018236028056%22,%22sceneId%22:%223339%22%7D
I just received mine and it’s a very fine watch but the end of my crown is whitish like MOP with a plated Pagani emblem. Is that correct or did the plating come of with the blue tape? Thank you for your time and assistance.
Thank you for watching Nicolas. Congratulations. Excellent choice. Wear yours in good health. The crown is solid stainless steel (not plated). Yes, that sounds normal. Pagani Design changed the PD-1661 crowns. The earlier versions had a domed silver cap which was mirror polished. The later versions have a matte bead blasted effect to the base, and the PG emblem is embossed and mirror polished. They also made the crown larger. It may look plated, but the crown is entirely solid stainless steel. Regards, #WR4K
@@watchreviews4k Thank you for the reply and that helps my feelings. I got the watch based on your review amongst its great looks So far, it’s serving me well and keeping good time. All the best.
Thank you for watching. Congratulations. Excellent choice. The Anniversary Sale is a great time to get the best price. Wear yours in good health. Regards.
@@juliandouglas-smith3066 Yes, the Rolex Deep Sea "James Cameron". See link below for pictures. Regards, #WR4K www.google.com/search?sca_esv=ea3495c7dcf845bc&sca_upv=1&sxsrf=ADLYWIKX0zSZYF36lEOpnFMVTBw4gnXPZA%3A1714847575088&q=rolex+james+cameron&uds=ADvngMgwiuRe_0AnQUg9C1BclBAHE3K46L-wpkj3x01KIZAl6ebgx4J0FNY4dRGEDGk_F8qbjHN4fRq0o0KOt9LZnG_XqNrbvxBpNnzYGL3Pyv0sxs8zxq3QvMJS05TTfMXpOwBSyKtL4jPlaG54b3Qku0smyjpSTQ8fVWhM8B9gBlIMXBNOezHRxrSMI1yLvOZZkcV5yBTHY07ucjoy9F0FQVyCyomW39fFZcNw03ZTqvT7Fawl1r42vAbAq3zaz6TbZsgrln9h0PrNbnGDraHTeOs7v_R2PLUbpdSw_JdwvN_wlvOlqN4&udm=2&prmd=ivnbz&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKhLqE0fSFAxXETkEAHVo0CYwQtKgLegQIEhAB&biw=1440&bih=811&dpr=1
Hi there friend. I have a question. So I understand that Pagani Design uses a variation of the seiko nh35 movement for their automatic watches. Do you happen to know which way the rotor turns to wind the Watch? Is it clockwise? Counter clockwise? Bi directional? Does it depend on the model? Thanks in advance.
Thank you for watching. Bersigar, and Pagani Design watches are both made by the same factory. For example, see my Bersigar Explorer review below, and you will see the similarity. Regards. th-cam.com/video/HtLO869IQ5M/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=WatchReviews4K
Gracias por cuidar a Jorge. Me alegra que lo hayas disfrutado. También echa un vistazo a mis otras reseñas de Pagani Design, pueden interesarte. Saludos, # WR4K
www.paganidesignwatch.com/pagani-design-pd-1661?aff=23&aff=23
This one on the link doesn't say explorer
Looks like a no brainier , and everyone would love this homage piece. Great review Sir 👍 Tam.
Thank you for watching Tam. Glad you enjoyed it. I think Pagani Design are offering good Submariner Date homages at the under 100 USD price point. Really to get better, one has to move up to a San Martin Ghost Diver V3 at 200 USD, or Steinhart Ocean One 39 Ceramic at 445 Euro. So Pagani Design really can't be beaten for quality/value at under 100 USD. Regards.
@@watchreviews4k is the blue a light or darker blue?
@@mikearkous8379 Thank you for watching Mike. Navy blue sunburst finish (rather than lighter electric blue). In low light or indoors the dial looks fully matte black. Outdoors or in direct sunlight the sunburst finish makes the blue more reflective and metallic looking. It is an interesting dial as it fades gradually from sunburst blue to matte black. Regards.
@@mikearkous8379 I can fully confirm, what John wrote. Often, and if you do not expect and know it, it just appears all-black. When the blue shines up, it does it never in a too-light-blue-manner; always in a quite - perfect - dark. And: I cannot tell, where the border line ends / starts between the 2 colours... - VERY nice. You will not be disappointed. -
Unlike the "big" San Martin MOP aka Mother of Pearls; available in a similar BnBlue-Combi OR with a black dial.
This BnBlue is too light, too shiny for me.
The black option is mine now; like a super-quality-Pagani 1639 with a 22to18mm-bracelet in HQ.
For me better than the 017 V.3 or 019 V.1 -
Regards, Achim
I bought it after your Vid:
One of the most beautiful Colour-Play of a Dial World-wide.
Thank you for watching Achim. Glad you enjoyed it. Congratulations. Excellent choice. Wear yours in good health. Regards.
Owned this watch for three months so far. Absolutely love it!! The more I wear it the more I enjoy it. Now lookong for my next gem (on a budget that is😆)
Thank you for watching. Congratulations. Excellent choice. Check out my other PD-1661 reviews, they may interest you. Wear yours in good health. Regards, #WR4K
One year going and i still love it.
You being one of the only english reviewers on this watch, I was convinced to purchase this specific colour. Lets hope it comes in good speed. Was going to go for 1651, but the smooth ceramic bezel with blue dial won me over with your HD and review.
Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. Congratulations, excellent choice. Wear yours in good health. Regards.
It came today 42 days from purchase. Its nice! Solid, comfortable barely feel it on my wrist. lume is poor but nice colour and even. Overall pleased with purchase! 👍
@@willywantoknow2563 Congratulations. Wear yours in good health. Regards.
for its price its unbeatable value. simply brilliant
Thank you for watching David. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards.
I`m awaiting mine as i watched your review and actually now that i have seen the review i am in more anticipation as i was before 👍😉
Thank you for watching. Congratulations. Wear yours in good health. Regards.
Thanks for the excellent review, John. Clearly, Pagani are steadily improving on the quality of their pieces, the improved Cyclops magnifier and the graduated blue dial really make this piece stand out. At this price point, I really can’t see how they can be beaten. Regards
Thank you for watching Mario. Glad you enjoyed it. I was just comparing my Submariner Date with it, and I think the cyclops might actually be 3x magnification; as it magnifies the numerals even larger than the 2.5x magnification Rolex use. This is one negative of the Steinhart Ocean One I would like to see them improve, as they use a 1.5x magnification cyclops. The only negative Pagani Design really need to improve is the bezel backplay. It's a relatively easy problem to solve by tightening the angles of the bezel retaining spring. I have done this on Vostok Amphibia's that had loose bezel action to increase the friction between the retaining spring and case. Overall it's a good watch for 95 USD. Regards.
I just received my Planet Ocean homage and I’m very happy with it and have just ordered the PD1161 in blue face with light bezel and I’m sure it’ll be as well finished as my Planet Ocean homage.
Another top review, and I must agree I do like the dial. It’s nice to see that they continue to improve on QC issues as well. Pagani seem to be on top for budget submariner homages. Cheers
Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. Agreed, I was pleased to see the improvements such as the cyclops magnifier. The brand has come a long way in a short period of time. I think they deserve due credit for gradually making improvements, but still keeping the price down. Regards.
This is a very nice pagani homage sea dweller watch 👍👍
Liked your review so much I've been and gone and ordered another Pagani Design watch, the PD1661 to go with my PD1651 and PD1662 to make up the trio of PD Explorers. (Can't count the Benyar Explorer.) That makes 10 Pagani Design watches. Just wish Pagani Design had done the Explorer Homage. Can't abide deceit with the Alloy case. JANBOY. RN. Rtd.
Thank you for watching Jan. Glad you enjoyed it. Congratulations. Excellent choice. Check out my modified PD-1661 Explorer. Pagani Design will be making it soon. Wear yours in good health. Regards.
Hello. Thanks for the great analysis on this watch... Thanks to you I bought mine.
Now that I have it I notice two differences... The crown is one of them, bigger than the model you show and second is that mine doesn't say explore... How can I get this edition?
This review was made 3 years ago. Pagani Design have since updated this PD-1661; deleting "Explorer", and changing the crown. It is no longer possible to buy this version. Regards, #WR4K
Thank you. So I'm happy, Pagani will also have some rare editions that for sure in the future will be desirable. It will be nice to have the opportunity to get them from other collectors. I have this new Homage in my collection and 7 more Pagani's thanks to you. You are the best my friend. Any opportunity in the future to review Mido Ocean star gmt, 200 and 200c? I'm a big fan of these beauties.
I quit TH-cam in February 2023. Regards, #WR4K
@@watchreviews4k where else I can follow you?
@@watchreviews4k Any particular reason? I loved your reviews.
Hi John this watch does look nice. Which one do you think would better on the black rubber strap between this one and the all black version?
Thank you for watching Michael. Glad you enjoyed it. I think the black dial. black rubber strap version is better looking. Regards, #WR4K
Hi John great review. This piece does
I really like the blue/black dial, I'm getting that one. How was your experience with the purchase? Did you pay the extra bucks for the 'fast shipping'??
Thank you for watching. Congratulations. Excellent choice. I received the watch in 3 weeks via standard shipping (PostNL). Wear yours in good health. Regards.
Is it navy blue or black?
hi john from where did you buy this watch is this the original site of pagani design ? and is it trustworthy? can i buy the watch from here.
Thank you for watching Selhail. I recommend this store as they are trustworthy. Regards, #WR4K
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I just received mine and it’s a very fine watch but the end of my crown is whitish like MOP with a plated Pagani emblem. Is that correct or did the plating come of with the blue tape?
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Thank you for watching Nicolas. Congratulations. Excellent choice. Wear yours in good health. The crown is solid stainless steel (not plated). Yes, that sounds normal. Pagani Design changed the PD-1661 crowns. The earlier versions had a domed silver cap which was mirror polished. The later versions have a matte bead blasted effect to the base, and the PG emblem is embossed and mirror polished. They also made the crown larger. It may look plated, but the crown is entirely solid stainless steel. Regards, #WR4K
@@watchreviews4k
Thank you for the reply and that helps my feelings. I got the watch based on your review amongst its great looks
So far, it’s serving me well and keeping good time. All the best.
Bought this watch for 66usd yesterday and I can’t wait to get it, the month long wait is gonna kill me😂
Thank you for watching. Congratulations. Excellent choice. The Anniversary Sale is a great time to get the best price. Wear yours in good health. Regards.
Hello. Where can you buy them? Please write a website. Thank you
See link in pinned comment Tom. Regards, #WR4K
Hello, do you prefer this dial or the classic all black
I prefer the black dial. Regards, #WR4K
@@watchreviews4k Is there actually a Rolex model with that blue/black gradient?
@@juliandouglas-smith3066 Yes, the Rolex Deep Sea "James Cameron". See link below for pictures. Regards, #WR4K
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@@watchreviews4k Thank you for your reply!
Great review
Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards.
40mm? Is it navy blue dial ?
Yes 40mm. The dial graduates from black to Navy blue. Regards, #WR4K
Hi, would the pd-1661 fit a 15,2 cm/6 inch wrist?
It's best suited to a 7-8" wrist. Regards, #WR4K
@@watchreviews4k will I be able to remove enough links to fit a 6 inch wrist
@@dhaneesh152 No, 6.5" is the minimum with all links removed. Regards, #WR4K
@@watchreviews4k k ty
Hi there friend. I have a question. So I understand that Pagani Design uses a variation of the seiko nh35 movement for their automatic watches. Do you happen to know which way the rotor turns to wind the Watch? Is it clockwise? Counter clockwise? Bi directional? Does it depend on the model? Thanks in advance.
The NH35A is anticlockwise winding Luke. Regards, #WR4K
Thank you. It’s much appreciated.
@@lukeevins4071why douse it matter?
ok.
Thank you for watching valerij. Regards.
Is it the Label Bersigar Watch?🤔
Thank you for watching. Bersigar, and Pagani Design watches are both made by the same factory. For example, see my Bersigar Explorer review below, and you will see the similarity. Regards.
th-cam.com/video/HtLO869IQ5M/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=WatchReviews4K
Okay,thanks 😉.
Excelente reseña de un un reloj muy bonito, muy por encima del invicta Prodiver. Un cordial saludo desde Tepic Nayarit México.
Gracias por cuidar a Jorge. Me alegra que lo hayas disfrutado. También echa un vistazo a mis otras reseñas de Pagani Design, pueden interesarte. Saludos, # WR4K