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Breitling ChronomatvsPagani Design PD-1644

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Chronomat
BreitlingChronomat
MSRP $12,000
PD-1644
Pagani DesignPD-1644
MSRP $111
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 design and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of stunning dials and characterful bracelets featuring a pleasing contrast of brushing and polishing. Some owners find the 36mm size perfect, noting its thin case and negligible weight, while others appreciate the slim, under-40mm sizing of other variants. However, some community members criticize the Breitling Chronomat as overpriced, citing concerns about its movement and bracelet quality, with specific complaints about flimsy bracelets, finicky clasps, and a lack of micro-adjustments. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Breitling Chronomat appealing for its design and wearability, though value and bracelet refinement are points of contention for some.

From video reviewers

The Rouleaux bracelet is consistently praised. The movement caliber is a point of contention, with some reviewers highlighting the in-house B01 and others criticizing the use of a Sellita movement.

Pagani Design PD-1644

Pagani Design PD-1644 owners widely praise its value, sapphire crystal, and Seiko VK63 mecha-quartz movement. However, legibility is a frequent concern, with owners noting issues in low light due to reflections and the color of the indices, especially on white dials. Some owners report dial misalignment or hands that do not always align perfectly, though others find this acceptable for the price. The Jubilee bracelet is comfortable, but its clasp edges are sharp and micro-adjustments are difficult. Lume is described as nearly non-existent. On balance, owners rate the Pagani PD-1644 highly for its impressive value and movement, despite recurring legibility and alignment concerns.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomat32mm
PD-164440mm
Power Reserve
Chronomat
PD-164440h
Water Resistance
Chronomat100m
PD-1644100m
MSRP
Chronomat$12,000
PD-1644$111

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
32mm
40mm
Thickness
8.54mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold (gem & Set)
Stainless Steel
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 VK63
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,000
$111
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