Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Pagani Design PD-1717?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1717 is the cheaper of the two at $158, against $300 for the Dan Henry 1945 — a $142 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Pagani Design PD-1717?

The Dan Henry 1945 wears larger at 41.5mm versus 38mm for the Pagani Design PD-1717 — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Pagani Design PD-1717?

The Pagani Design PD-1717 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1945.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1945 run compared to the Pagani Design PD-1717?

The Dan Henry 1945 runs a quartz caliber, while the Pagani Design PD-1717 runs a automatic (Miyota 8215).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1945vsPagani Design PD-1717

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

Dan Henry 1945

1945-wwii-chronograph

MSRP $300

Pagani Design PD-1717

pagani-design-1717

MSRP $158

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

194541.5mm

PD-171738mm

Power Reserve

194540h

PD-171742h

Water Resistance

1945—

PD-1717200m

MSRP

1945$300

PD-1717$158

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 8215

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$158

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1945

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dan Henry 1945 for its rugged WW2-era pilot watch aesthetic and affordable price, with many appreciating its vintage hands and smooth chronograph sweep from the Miyota 6S20 meca-quartz movement. However, some find the 41.5mm case too large and the dial overly busy with subdials and scales, and note its 13.8mm thickness is substantial for a quartz chronograph. On balance, the consensus is that the Dan Henry 1945 offers significant vintage style and value for its price, despite some reservations about its dial layout and dimensions.

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Pagani Design PD-1717

Pagani Design PD-1717 owners widely praise its value for money and competent finishing, highlighting its admirable lug drop and unique dial step. However, reviewers and owners consistently note its weak lume and a 13mm thickness. Some owners report ill-fitting end links and disappointing AR coating. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1717 highly for its impressive value and competent finishing at its price point.

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