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Breitling ChronomatvsPagani Design PD-1708

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Chronomat
BreitlingChronomat
PD-1708
Pagani DesignPD-1708
MSRP $120
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Chronomat

Owners widely praise the Breitling Chronomat for its attractive dials, comfortable bracelets, and pleasing contrast between brushed and polished finishes, with some finding its size ideal and its AR coating top-tier. However, some owners find the Breitling Chronomat overpriced for its movement and note the polished bezel quickly shows fingerprints and scratches, while others criticize the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Chronomat highly for its striking design and comfortable wearability, despite some reservations about its value proposition.

Pagani Design PD-1708

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1708's solid build and surprisingly high-quality finishing for its price point, with one owner noting a comfortable 38mm case and a well-made tapered mesh bracelet featuring a signed safety clasp. However, the lume is described as a bit weak, though evenly applied. Accuracy with the VK64 movement averaged around +6.5 seconds per month over 14 months. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1708 highly for its value and bracelet quality at its price.

From video reviewers

The Pagani Design PD-1708 features a reliable and accurate Japanese VK64 movement. A notable weakness is the lume brightness, which could be improved, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the bezel diameter, with some users potentially finding it small for the 46mm case length, while others may not have an issue with it.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomat32mm
PD-170838mm
Power Reserve
Chronomat
PD-170840h
Water Resistance
Chronomat100m
PD-1708100m
MSRP
Chronomat
PD-1708$120

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
32mm
38mm
Thickness
8.54mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 77
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
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