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Duxot Henri Diver AutomaticvsPagani Design PD-1718

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Duxot Henri Diver Automatic

The brass wave dial with applied Super Luminous indices delivers striking visual depth and reliable on-wrist legibility across all lighting conditions. The 41mm case with 47mm lug-to-lug proportions and Japanese automatic movement balance compact wearability with robust 20 ATM water resistance, though the 15mm thickness reads substantial for its diameter.

Pagani Design PD-1718

Pagani Design PD-1718 owners widely praise its Tudor-style chronograph design and the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for offering sweeping seconds with quartz accuracy. The full stainless steel build and water resistance are noted as strong points for an everyday watch, with some finding the bracelet and clasp superior to typical offerings and the female end links an improvement for smaller wrists. One owner appreciates the black dial for legibility, while another enjoys the white dial's aesthetic on a racing strap. However, the lack of an AR coating on the crystal is a recurring observation, particularly when photographing the watch, and one owner noted the lume on the hands does not match the dial. The chronograph hand may not reset perfectly to 12 due to the meca-quartz movement, and one owner reported a functional issue with the chronograph engagement.

From video reviewers

The case finishing with brushed surfaces and polished accents is a strength. The bezel alignment was a point of contention. Reviewers disagreed on the movement, with some noting a Seiko VK64 mecha-quartz and others a Miyota 8315.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Henri Diver Automatic41mm
PD-171839.5mm
Power Reserve
Henri Diver Automatic40h
PD-171840h
Water Resistance
Henri Diver Automatic200m
PD-1718100m
MSRP
Henri Diver Automatic$169
PD-1718$128

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
15mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$169
$128
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