Pagani Design PD-1718vsPagani Design PD-1664

Pagani Design PD-1718 owners widely praise its Tudor-style chronograph design and the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for offering sweeping seconds with quartz accuracy. The full stainless steel build and water resistance are noted as strong points for an everyday watch, with some finding the bracelet and clasp superior to typical offerings and the female end links an improvement for smaller wrists. One owner appreciates the black dial for legibility, while another enjoys the white dial's aesthetic on a racing strap. However, the lack of an AR coating on the crystal is a recurring observation, particularly when photographing the watch, and one owner noted the lume on the hands does not match the dial. The chronograph hand may not reset perfectly to 12 due to the meca-quartz movement, and one owner reported a functional issue with the chronograph engagement.

Pagani Design PD-1664 owners widely praise its value for the $56 price, comfortable rubber strap, and attractive design, with one owner calling the "meteorite" dial a masterpiece for the price and another noting the 20mm lug width makes it a strap monster. However, multiple owners report significant quality control issues, including a broken chronograph module, a central seconds hand and 60-minute sub-dial stopping after 60 minutes, a crooked crown, and a broken stem. Some also criticize the faux endlinks, the non-genuine meteorite dial, and poor contrast between the silver hands and dial, with one owner finding the rubber strap felt cheap. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1664 highly for its exceptional value and striking dial, despite recurring quality control concerns.