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Pagani Design PD-1653
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Pagani Design PD-1653

38 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$139
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Pagani Design PD-1653 is the Casio EFB-730D ($165) — racing chrono and Visually similar. If price is the constraint, the Casio AW-80 at $46 (vs $139 for the PD-1653) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition ($2,790) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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38 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph
Zelosmicro

Starfighter Chronograph

2 variants · Starfighter
41mm·Automatic
$1,799MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Olech & Wajs Watches RALLYE DE PARIS
Olech & Wajs Watchesmicro

RALLYE DE PARIS

 
39.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$3,345MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Lorier Olympia SII
Loriermicro

Olympia SII

2 variants · Olympia
39mm·Manual
$999MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Kobold Phantom SL Avantgarde
Koboldmicro

Phantom SL Avantgarde

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$18,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Filippo Loreti Watches The Batmobile
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

The Batmobile

 
42mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$249MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Duxot Accelero Automatic Chronograph Luminara Limited Edition
Duxotmicro

Accelero Automatic Chronograph Luminara Limited Edition

4 variants · Accelero Automatic
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$995MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Duxot Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition
Duxotmicro

Accelero Chronograph Compax Skeleton Edition

3 variants · Accelero Chronograph
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$199MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Henry Archer Tidslinje
Henry Archermicro

Tidslinje

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$821MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Timefactors Vanguard
Timefactorsmicro

Vanguard

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,027MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Kobold Phantom SL
Koboldmicro

Phantom SL

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$16,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Monza Skeleton
Filippo Loreti Watchesmicro

Ascari Monza Skeleton

6 variants
42mm·Mecaquartz·100m WR
$260MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Smiths VANGUARD
Smithsmicro

VANGUARD

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$765MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Casio EFB-730D
Casio
Edifice

EFB-730D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$165MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Seiko Essentials Chronograph
Seiko

Essentials Chronograph

6 variants · Essentials
41.5/43mm·Quartz·100m WR
$265MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Casio EFS-S650D
Casio
Edifice

EFS-S650D

 
40.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
$250MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Casio EFR-574DE
Casio
Edifice

EFR-574DE

 
42.3mm·Quartz·100m WR
$220MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Orient Classic Watch
Orient

Classic Watch

3 variants · Classic
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$245MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Timex Q Timex Chronograph
Timex

Q Timex Chronograph

Ref. TW2V42600
40mm·Quartz
$259MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Swatch In the Mirror
Swatch
Midday

In the Mirror

Ref. YVS541G
43mm·Quartz
$235MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Orient Multi-Year Calendar
Orient

Multi-Year Calendar

4 variants · Multi
43.5mm·Automatic
$325MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Timex Q Timex Chronograph 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2V42600
Timex

Q Timex Chronograph 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch - TW2V42600

 
40mm·Quartz
$259MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Timex Marlin Quartz Chrono 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Marlin Quartz Chrono 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$249MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Seiko Seiko Selection SARV001
Seiko

Seiko Selection SARV001

2 variants · Seiko Selection
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$181MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Swatch Body Soul Leather
Swatch

Body Soul Leather

Ref. YAS100D
37.4mm·Automatic
$200MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653

Cheaper alternatives· 2

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Casio AW-80
Casio

AW-80

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$46MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Casio MRW-200H
Casio

MRW-200H

6 variants
44.6mm·Quartz·100m WR
$40MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Yema Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition
Yema

Meangraf Super Japan Limited Edition

2 variants · Meangraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,790MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

6 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Tissot T-Race MotoGP 2026
Tissot

T-Race MotoGP 2026

 
45mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,375MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto Chrono

 
42/44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,175MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Converter Auto Chrono

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,445MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

 
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Yema Navygraf Chrono
Yema

Navygraf Chrono

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,999MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

 
41mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Yema Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition
Yema

Rallygraf Alpine Cup Series Limited Edition

2 variants · Rallygraf
41mm·Automatic
$2,390MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition

 
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Pagani Design PD-1653
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