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Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital QuartzvsPagani Design PD-1708

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American Classic PSR Digital Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic PSR Digital Quartz
MSRP $1,225
PD-1708
Pagani DesignPD-1708
MSRP $120

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz41mm
PD-170838mm
Power Reserve
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz40h
PD-170840h
Water Resistance
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz100m
PD-1708100m
MSRP
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz$1,225
PD-1708$120

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11.7mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-10e
VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,225
$120

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz for its cool retro-futuristic design and historical reissue status, with many finding it comfortable for all-day wear on its tapering bracelet. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional accuracy, with figures ranging from +/- zero seconds per day to -0.5 to +0.7 seconds per day. The watch features a hybrid dual display with LCD and OLED technology, a sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance, with battery life estimated at three to five years. Some owners note sharp edges on the clasp buttons and a lack of micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp, while others find the red LCD dim outdoors and the display activation delayed, requiring a button press to see the time in the dark. The price is considered accessible by some for its unique character and heritage, though others find it expensive for a quartz digital watch.

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.

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