Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mmvsPagani Design PD-1644 Full Black

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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.

Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm at true scale

Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black at true scale

PD-1644 Full Black

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.9mm

n/a

Thickness

14.7mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

52h

n/a

MSRP

$23,300

$121

lowest

Movement

Omega 3330

Seiko VK63

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
18kt Sedna Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
n/a

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Omega 3330
Seiko VK63
Type
Automatic
Meca-Quartz
Power Reserve
52h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$23,300
$121
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Reviews

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

Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

Owners widely praise the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm for its suitability for smaller wrists and its attractive sunburst dial, with some noting its timeless design and technical improvements. However, opinions are divided on its thickness, with some finding it chunky and others considering its dimensions perfect. The integrated date corrector, requiring a pin, is frequently cited as a hassle by users. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm for its refined design and wearability on smaller wrists, despite differing views on its case thickness.

Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black

Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black owners widely praise its value, citing the Seiko VK63 mecaquartz movement's sweeping chronograph seconds hand and solid build quality including stainless steel cases, solid end links, and sapphire crystals. The gloss black dial printing and applied indices are well-executed and correctly aligned, and the ceramic bezel and bracelet are considered good for the price, with one owner calling the bracelet and clasp the best on a budget watch. However, subdial legibility can be an issue in low light, and the lume is generally described as poor or almost non-existent, though one owner reported good lume. Some owners note minor flaws like hands not always aligning perfectly, dial scratches, and sharp clasp edges, with one owner finding the clasp poor due to limited micro-adjustment holes. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black highly for its incredible value and solid build quality at its price point.