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Seestern S424 Full Lume PilotvsPagani Design PD-1708

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S424 Full Lume Pilot
SeesternS424 Full Lume Pilot
MSRP $299
PD-1708
Pagani DesignPD-1708
MSRP $120
What people say

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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-1708

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1708's solid build and surprisingly high-quality finishing for its price point, with one owner noting a comfortable 38mm case and a well-made tapered mesh bracelet featuring a signed safety clasp. However, the lume is described as a bit weak, though evenly applied. Accuracy with the VK64 movement averaged around +6.5 seconds per month over 14 months. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1708 highly for its value and bracelet quality at its price.

From video reviewers

The Pagani Design PD-1708 features a reliable and accurate Japanese VK64 movement. A notable weakness is the lume brightness, which could be improved, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the bezel diameter, with some users potentially finding it small for the 46mm case length, while others may not have an issue with it.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S424 Full Lume Pilot38mm
PD-170838mm
Power Reserve
S424 Full Lume Pilot41h
PD-170840h
Water Resistance
S424 Full Lume Pilot50m
PD-1708100m
MSRP
S424 Full Lume Pilot$299
PD-1708$120

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Thickness
11mm
11.7mm
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
$120
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