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Pagani Design PD-1708vsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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PD-1708
Pagani DesignPD-1708
MSRP $120
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-170838mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
PD-170840h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
PD-1708100m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
PD-1708$120
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Seiko VK63
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$399
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