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Seestern S424 Full Lume PilotvsPagani Design PD-1718

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S424 Full Lume Pilot
SeesternS424 Full Lume Pilot
MSRP $299
PD-1718
Pagani DesignPD-1718
MSRP $128
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seestern S424 Full Lume Pilot

Owners widely praise the Seestern S424 Full Lume Pilot for its full lume dial, calling it an appealing and mesmerizing feature. One owner noted a similar watch from the brand stopped working. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S424 Full Lume Pilot highly for its striking full lume dial.

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

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S424 Full Lume Pilot38mm
PD-171839.5mm
Power Reserve
S424 Full Lume Pilot41h
PD-171840h
Water Resistance
S424 Full Lume Pilot50m
PD-1718100m
MSRP
S424 Full Lume Pilot$299
PD-1718$128

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Full lume
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$128
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