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Pagani Design PD-1644vsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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PD-1644
Pagani DesignPD-1644
MSRP $111
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pagani Design PD-1644

Pagani Design PD-1644 owners widely praise its value, sapphire crystal, and Seiko VK63 mecha-quartz movement. However, legibility is a frequent concern, with owners noting issues in low light due to reflections and the color of the indices, especially on white dials. Some owners report dial misalignment or hands that do not always align perfectly, though others find this acceptable for the price. The Jubilee bracelet is comfortable, but its clasp edges are sharp and micro-adjustments are difficult. Lume is described as nearly non-existent. On balance, owners rate the Pagani PD-1644 highly for its impressive value and movement, despite recurring legibility and alignment concerns.

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) as a stunning mechanical chronograph and a bargain for its price, with some noting its beautiful ST1901 movement finishing as amazing value. However, community feedback indicates inconsistent production and delivery, with reports of fragility and quality control issues such as broken pushers and crowns, and even movement failures within months. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting reliability within +/- 8 seconds per day, while others note it running at about +15 seconds per day when kept wound, and some find the ST19 movement loud. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 highly for its value and aesthetic appeal as a mechanical chronograph, despite noted quality control concerns.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-164440mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
PD-164440h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
PD-1644100m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
PD-1644$111
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
40mm Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Sea-Gull ST19
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$111
$449
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