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Nivada Grenchen Chronoking MecaquartzvsPagani Design PD-1708

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Chronoking Mecaquartz
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Mecaquartz
MSRP $610
PD-1708
Pagani DesignPD-1708
MSRP $120
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz for its versatile 38mm size, retro racing design, and excellent finishing for its price point. The reliable Seiko mecaquartz movement is frequently highlighted, as is the watch's 100M water resistance and extensive Super-LumiNova for legibility. Some owners appreciate the 12:00 date window and the satisfying mechanical-feeling chronograph reset. However, one owner found the 38mm case too small for their wrist. The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz is available starting at $479. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz highly for its vintage aesthetic and robust build at an accessible price.

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

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronoking Mecaquartz38mm
PD-170838mm
Power Reserve
Chronoking Mecaquartz40h
PD-170840h
Water Resistance
Chronoking Mecaquartz100m
PD-1708100m
MSRP
Chronoking Mecaquartz$610
PD-1708$120

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13.4mm
11.7mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver Vertical Brushed dial, Applied indexes w/ White Super Luminous, Semi-Glossy White inner ring w/ Black Super Luminous dots.
Black

Movement

1 specs
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$610
$120
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