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Astor + Banks ChronovsPagani Design PD-1644 Full Black

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
PD-1644 Full Black
Pagani DesignPD-1644 Full Black
MSRP $115

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
PD-1644 Full Black40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
PD-1644 Full Black40h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
PD-1644 Full Black100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
PD-1644 Full Black$115

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
VK63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$115

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black

Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black owners praise its incredible value, solid build quality with stainless steel cases, solid end links, and sapphire crystals, and the sweeping chronograph seconds hand provided by its Seiko VK63 mecaquartz movement. Some owners appreciate its finishing and feel on the wrist, considering it a legitimate brand rather than a replica. However, subdial legibility can be an issue in low light, and the lume is described as almost non-existent. One owner notes sharp clasp edges, and another points out that hands may not always align perfectly. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black highly for its exceptional value and mecaquartz chronograph functionality at its price point.

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