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Pagani Design PD-1707vsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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PD-1707
Pagani DesignPD-1707
MSRP $111
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $265
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1707

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1707 for its sporty, masculine, and technically elegant appearance, with many finding its size and weight comfortable and well-balanced. The general finish is considered excellent for the price, and the dial is described as awesome and beautiful. However, some owners note slightly sharp edges on the bracelet links, and the bracelet itself is described as poor by one user. The bezel is often misaligned, and the chronograph seconds hand is small and hard to see. Additionally, the tiny screw-down chronograph pushers are difficult to operate, especially on the wrist, and the subdials can hinder quick time reading. Some owners note the end link appears larger than the lugs. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1707 highly for its attractive design and good finishing at the price, despite some functional and finishing drawbacks.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-170740mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
PD-170740h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
PD-1707100m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
PD-1707$111
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
11.2mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
6N52

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$111
$265
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