Pagani Design PD-1671 42mm Mens Automatic Waterproof Mechanical Watch With (Japanese NH-35 Movement)

In 1954, Tudor released its first divers' watch, the Oyster Prince Submariner Model 7922. It was a product that offered exceptional durability, reliability, precision and water-resistance, at a moderate price and quickly gained immense popularity among professional divers.
From that point, Tudor watches evolved with various advancements in performance and in the first half of the 1960s, the general lines and technical specifications for the TUDOR Submariner were established. The result of thirteen years of research and experimentation in the field of divers’ watches, this model defined the foundation on which the next 30 years of the TUDOR Submariner would be built. In total, from 1969 to 1999, more than 20 different references with numerous variations, all retaining the principal TUDOR Submariner characteristics, were produced.
At the start of the 21st century, Tudor was completely out of the American market. Within a few years however, they returned with other models like the Heritage Chronos, but hardly made sustainable headway. It was only in 2013, that two specific model lines were introduced to announce the re-emergence of the brand in the American market - the Pelagos and Black Bay.
The Black Bay 79220R became the point where Tudor saw fresh beginnings, introducing new colour schemes, new in-house calibres that would lead to the Black Bay 58 and Black Bay GMT. The early Black Bays with ETA 2824-2 automatic movements are acclaimed to be the most significant of these new lines. In true Tudor style, this watch was finished very thoroughly and was an instant hit. The early Black Bay is still regarded by enthusiasts as the most important model ever made by Tudor.
The Pagani Design PD-1671 offers two Tudor homages both based on the launch versions of the Tudor brand - the first pays homage to Tudor Pelagos and the second (V2), to the venerable Tudor Black Bay. The former can be recognised by the square indices on the dial between the 12, 6 & 9 o'clock positions and date window at the 3 o'clock position, whereas the latter has round indices at these points and no date window. PD's additionally offers a patterned dial for the Pelagos homage but does not have crown guards that were seen on the original. Note, later Pelagos models have dropped the date window.
I opted for the Black Bay homage after reading its history. And I must say that the reproduction of this homage is spectacular! The case diameter is something that everyone observes first - Here the difference between the original and the homage, (41 v/s. 42.5mm respectively) is hardly noticeable, but for the other case dimensions, the homage is larger, giving this watch an unexpected heft! It weighs about 180 gms. with the metal bracelet.
However, the solid, inverted end links enable the 5-link bracelet drop straight down to follow the curve of your wrist very well. This is very essential to retain the watch firmly in the most comfortable position on your wrist without slipping around.
Reproduction of the dial is indeed spot-on right down to the Tudor 'snow-flake' hour and seconds pointers. Like the original Tudor, the PD has a metallic red ring on the signed, screw-down crown which should have been maroon to match the maroon bezel.
The bezel is a 90-click unidirectional, aluminium unit, though 120-click bezels are preferable. With firm movement, almost zero rollback, no lateral movement and perfect alignment of the start point, PD has done a commendable job on this.
The V2 does not have a date window - in keeping with Tudor's design. The PD has 'UGS' on the dial as the top line of the printed text which I believe stands for Upgrade Grand Series.
The box sapphire crystal is raised above the bezel giving a slight vintage look to the watch. The brushed-finish SS 316L case with polished, chamfered top edges goes seamlessly with the 5-link bracelet which has a complete brushed finish with polished edges. Please note that the centre links are fixed, so it works like a 3-link bracelet. The bracelet features screw-pin adjusters instead of push pins, which I believe is considered more premium. The bracelet also has a diver's extension in the PD-signed, dual-pusher-release clasp. This finish of the sides of the case however differs from the original launch version's polished sides.
As against the solid case back cover of the Tudor, the PD homage features a screw-down display case-back with a mineral crystal showing the Seiko NH35A, 24-jewel movement. Water resistance is the standard 100 metres.
To conclude, this is a fine product from PD, well finished with good heft. This homage closely resembles its 'mentor' the vintage Tudor Black Bay, which in my book, scores bonus brownie points over the V1, which I found rather inaccurate and confused in its replication on many counts.

I am amazed firstly by service and secondly the quality of the watch. Will think surely about next time piece