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Pagani Design PD-1718vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1718

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.

From video reviewers

The case finishing with brushed surfaces and polished accents is a strength. The bezel alignment was a point of contention. Reviewers disagreed on the movement, with some noting a Seiko VK64 mecha-quartz and others a Miyota 8315.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition for its attractive vintage-inspired aesthetics, functional solar dials, and wearable proportions, with some noting the chronograph pushers are a joy to operate. The domed sapphire crystal is a recurring positive, as is the overall value proposition at its price point, with specific models highlighted for their neo-vintage Daytona flair and Pogue-inspired colorways. However, several sources point to a limited bracelet clasp with only two micro-adjustments and a small, hard-to-read date window as drawbacks. Some owners also note internal reflections on the domed sapphire crystal and occasional slight misalignment of the chronograph seconds hand at zero. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition highly for its compelling retro design and modern solar functionality at an accessible price.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-171839.5mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition39mm
Power Reserve
PD-1718
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Water Resistance
PD-1718100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition100m
MSRP
PD-1718$138
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition$700

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45.5mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Seiko V192

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$138
$700
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