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Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38vsPagani Design PD-1727

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Super Chronomat Automatic 38
BreitlingSuper Chronomat Automatic 38
MSRP $11,100
PD-1727
Pagani DesignPD-1727
MSRP $111
What people say

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Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38

Owners widely praise the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its unique 38mm size, beautiful dial, and highly polished case and bracelet. Some owners, however, note the bracelet would benefit from micro-adjustment for a better fit, and a few express concern that the case feels substantial. One owner reported inconsistent power reserve, barely reaching 36 hours, and poor timekeeping that persisted after service attempts. Overall, owners appreciate the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its striking aesthetics and distinctive sizing, despite some concerns regarding bracelet adjustability and reported timekeeping issues.

Pagani Design PD-1727

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1727 for its impressive quality for the price, with many finding its white dial and dark hands appealing. The watch offers hacking seconds and surprisingly good lume. However, several owners report issues such as a misaligned chronograph seconds hand, misaligned text, and a "CHRON0GRAPH" misspelling on the dial, though these are often fixable. One owner also noted a stripped clasp screw thread and a gnarly crown. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1727 highly for its value and appealing aesthetics, despite some common finishing and printing inconsistencies.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838mm
PD-172740mm
Power Reserve
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838h
PD-172740h
Water Resistance
Super Chronomat Automatic 38100m
PD-1727100m
MSRP
Super Chronomat Automatic 38$11,100
PD-1727$111

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.88mm
12mm
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

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Seiko VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,100
$111
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