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Dan Henry 1970vsPagani Design PD-1793

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
PD-1793
Pagani DesignPD-1793
MSRP $131
What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

Pagani Design PD-1793

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1793 for its dial texture, applied logo, faceted hands, and overall case finishing, especially considering its sub-£40 price point and sapphire crystal. The VH31 quartz movement is noted for keeping time very well. However, the watch draws criticism for its 19mm strap width, sharp and thick lugs contributing to a bulky feel, and a rehaut that some find horrendous. Lume is described as standard for the brand, fading quickly, and the bracelet, while good for the price, is compared unfavorably to higher-end options, featuring a stamped clasp with limited adjustment. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1793 highly for its exceptional value as a budget grab-and-go watch, citing its dial and finishing as key strengths.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
PD-179338mm
Power Reserve
197040h
PD-179340h
Water Resistance
1970200m
PD-1793100m
MSRP
1970$310
PD-1793$131

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$131
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