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Oblvlo IM MechanicalvsPagani Design PD-1718

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PD-1718
Pagani DesignPD-1718
MSRP $128
What people say

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

Oblvlo IM Mechanical

Owners praise the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's cool looks, good lume, and bubble crystal, with one owner finding it wears smaller than expected and is easy to read. However, timekeeping is noted as running fast, approximately +15 to 30 seconds per day. One owner finds the dial design unusual with calendar functions in chronograph-style subdials. On balance, owners appreciate the Oblvlo IM Mechanical's aesthetics and wearability, despite inconsistent timekeeping.

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

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
IM Mechanical42mm
PD-171839.5mm
Power Reserve
IM Mechanical40h
PD-171840h
Water Resistance
IM Mechanical50m
PD-1718100m
MSRP
IM Mechanical$178
PD-1718$128

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$178
$128
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