Pagani Design PD-1701vsPagani Design PD-1816

Pagani Design PD-1701 owners widely praise its excellent value and surprising quality for the price, noting its accurate Seiko mechaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. Some owners report issues with misaligned bezels and hands, sharp edges on the stainless steel bracelet, and graphics rubbing off on gold accents. Criticisms also include a lack of anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal and weak lume. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1701 highly for its impressive functionality and aesthetics given its cost.

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1816 for its sapphire crystal and VK67 quartz movement, with some actively seeking this specific combination. One owner notes the jubilee bracelet as a positive feature. Conversely, some find the design's originality to be a weakness, with one commenter identifying it as a TinTin homage. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-1816 for its specific movement and case combination, despite some reservations about its design originality.