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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser ChronographvsPagani Design PD-1653

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PD-1653
Pagani DesignPD-1653
MSRP $125
What people say

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph for its handsome, legible design, with particular appreciation for the "Blue Panda" variant's contrasting blue subdials on a white lacquer dial. Reviewers and owners alike note the comfortable wearability, with the 41mm case size and included rubber strap highlighted as versatile for various occasions. The automatic IWC manufacture calibre 69355 movement is recognized for its crisp, smooth column-wheel chronograph actuation. One owner reported the watch arriving DOA and experiencing issues during attempted repairs, while reviewers consider the 30m water resistance a minor drawback. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph highly for its versatile aesthetic and the pleasing feel of its chronograph function.

Pagani Design PD-1653

Pagani Design PD-1653 owners praise its awesome and cool appearance, with working subdials for 24-hour indication and functional pushers for day/date changes, though one owner notes the chronograph subdials are not functional. Accuracy is reported at +2.7 seconds/day initially, settling to +5.8 seconds/day. The watch is described as a fun, quirky, and polarizing homage, with opinions ranging from loving its F1 paddock suitability to calling it a "tasteless eyesore" while still desiring one. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1653 highly for its amazing value and build quality at its price point, despite some polarizing design elements.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph41mm
PD-165340mm
Power Reserve
Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph46h
PD-165340h
Water Resistance
Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph30m
PD-1653100m
MSRP
Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph$23,500
PD-1653$125

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
69355
Power Reserve
46h
40h
Jewels
27
25
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$23,500
$125
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