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Pagani Design PD-1708vsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1708

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1708's solid build and surprisingly high-quality finishing for its price point, with one owner noting a comfortable 38mm case and a well-made tapered mesh bracelet featuring a signed safety clasp. However, the lume is described as a bit weak, though evenly applied. Accuracy with the VK64 movement averaged around +6.5 seconds per month over 14 months. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1708 highly for its value and bracelet quality at its price.

From video reviewers

The Pagani Design PD-1708 features a reliable and accurate Japanese VK64 movement. A notable weakness is the lume brightness, which could be improved, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the bezel diameter, with some users potentially finding it small for the 46mm case length, while others may not have an issue with it.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-170838mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
PD-170840h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
PD-1708100m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
PD-1708$120
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11.7mm
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 VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
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
$120
$449
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