JIANGHUN War Drum ChronographvsPagani Design PD-1701

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph at true scale

War Drum Chronograph

Pagani Design PD-1701 at true scale

PD-1701

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

n/a

Thickness

14.6mm

14mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$488

$152

lowest

Movement

SL-4801

Seiko VK63

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.55mm
n/a
Material
steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SL-4801
Seiko VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$152
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Reviews

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

JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph

Owners widely praise the JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph for its well-balanced dial and well-finished markers, with one owner noting the fine chamfers on the case are appealing. Some owners report issues with crooked indexes and misaligned date windows, and opinions on the watch's size vary, with some finding it wears small and others noting its presence despite a 42mm case diameter. The watch utilizes the SL-4801 automatic mechanical movement. On balance, owners rate the JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph highly for its dial finishing and case details at the price.

Pagani Design PD-1701

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1701 for its excellent value, accurate Seiko VK63 mechaquartz movement, and appealing aesthetic for the price. Some owners report issues with misaligned bezels and hands, sharp bracelet edges, and graphics rubbing off on gold accents. Reviewers note a lack of anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal and weak lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Pagani Design PD-1701 highly for its surprising quality and excellent cost.