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Sugess Chrono Master S438vsPagani Design PD-1644 Full Black

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Sugess Chrono Master S438

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Master S438 for its attractive finishing and decorated movement, representing tremendous value and a legitimate alternative to luxury Swiss brands. The 40mm case fits comfortably on average wrists, and the "Ice Silver White Panda" dial is considered both classy and sporty. One owner notes that quality can be inconsistent with Chinese watches. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Master S438 highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition.

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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Master S43840mm
PD-1644 Full Black40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Master S43835h
PD-1644 Full Black40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Master S4385m
PD-1644 Full Black100m
MSRP
Chrono Master S438$549
PD-1644 Full Black$115

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
5m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
S438 White
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ST19
Seiko VK63
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
35h
40h
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Power reserve indicator
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$115
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