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Sugess Chrono Master S438vsPagani Design PD-1766

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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-1766

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1766 for its attractive dial options, comfortable wearability, and light weight. Some owners find the textured green and blue dials appealing, with one owner noting it's among their most worn watches and would buy more colors. However, the bracelet is frequently criticized as cheap-looking and poorly constructed, with one owner calling it "brutal" and "crap," and the included tool is too large for the faux screw pins. Concerns are also raised about a lack of a running second hand, a potentially reflective crystal, and misaligned indices or bezels on some examples. On balance, owners appreciate the Pagani Design PD-1766 for its comfortable fit and attractive dial at its price point, despite significant criticism of the bracelet quality.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Master S43840mm
PD-176640mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Master S43835h
PD-176640h
Water Resistance
Chrono Master S4385m
PD-1766100m
MSRP
Chrono Master S438$549
PD-1766$116

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 VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
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
$116
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