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Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsPagani Design PD-1708

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Hamburg Chrono
SternglasHamburg Chrono
MSRP $377
PD-1708
Pagani DesignPD-1708
MSRP $120
What people say

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Sternglas Hamburg Chrono

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its visually pleasing design, comfortable lightweight wear, and excellent timekeeping, with specific appreciation for details like the orange date window frame and overall value for the price. Some community members find the Regatta design busy and question the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand, though others defend its unique, colorful aesthetic. One commenter notes the significant margin between manufacturing cost and retail price. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its design details and value at its price point.

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

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
PD-170838mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
PD-170840h
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
PD-1708100m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
PD-1708$120

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
9.3mm
11.7mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI VK64 Mecha-Quartz
VK64
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$120
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