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Pagani Design PD-1701vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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PD-1701
Pagani DesignPD-1701
MSRP $133
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $725

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-170140mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER39mm
Power Reserve
PD-170140h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
PD-1701100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
PD-1701$133
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$725

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
VK63
V192

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$133
$725

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1701

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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's gorgeous, unique red dial and vintage-inspired design, finding it a sturdy and reliable everyday watch. Some owners, however, question the value proposition at around $700 for a solar quartz model, citing its 13-15mm thickness and the 24-hour subdial as drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day, while another notes the V192 solar movement offers a six-month power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER a capable and versatile chronograph, with its striking dial and everyday wearability being the most frequently cited strengths.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's solar movement provides reliable power without battery replacements and accurate timekeeping, with a claimed accuracy of ±15 seconds per month. A notable trade-off is the watch's slightly thicker profile and somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the bezel action is smooth and clicky, with one reviewer praising it and the other not mentioning it.

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