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Pagani Design PD-1717vsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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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 Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-171738mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
PD-171742h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
PD-1717200m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
PD-1717$158
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.7mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
6N76
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$158
$325
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