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Pagani Design PD-1717vsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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PD-1717
Pagani DesignPD-1717
MSRP $158
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $415
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1717

Pagani Design PD-1717 owners widely praise its value for money and competent finishing, highlighting its admirable lug drop and unique dial step. However, reviewers and owners consistently note its weak lume and a 13mm thickness. Some owners report ill-fitting end links and disappointing AR coating. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1717 highly for its impressive value and competent finishing at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its beauty and comfort at its price point, with one owner noting the 41mm case wore smaller than expected and appreciated the lightweight feel for active wear. A specific concern raised by one owner is the potential for the orange stripe on the stopwatch button to expand and detach in heat. Opinions on the dark greenish dial are mixed, with one owner preferring a black dial while another was drawn to the subtle green effect. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and wearability at its accessible price.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-171738mm
Essentials Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
PD-171742h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
PD-1717200m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
PD-1717$158
Essentials Chronograph$415

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.8mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$158
$415
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