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Pagani Design PD-1773vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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PD-1773
Pagani DesignPD-1773
MSRP $128
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $725
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1773

Pagani Design PD-1773 owners praise its impressive case finishing and attractive copper/salmon dial with a sunburst effect, depth, and cutouts, noting its 38mm diameter and compact 45.6mm lug to lug. However, the lume is described as abysmal, some find the busy dial's readability difficult, and owners suggest improvements to the bracelet and removal or color-matching of the date window. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1773 highly for its attractive dial and compact dimensions, despite criticisms of its lume and bracelet.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's gorgeous, unique red dial and vintage-inspired design, finding it a sturdy and reliable everyday watch. Some owners, however, question the value proposition at around $700 for a solar quartz model, citing its 13-15mm thickness and the 24-hour subdial as drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day, while another notes the V192 solar movement offers a six-month power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER a capable and versatile chronograph, with its striking dial and everyday wearability being the most frequently cited strengths.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's solar movement provides reliable power without battery replacements and accurate timekeeping, with a claimed accuracy of ±15 seconds per month. A notable trade-off is the watch's slightly thicker profile and somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the bezel action is smooth and clicky, with one reviewer praising it and the other not mentioning it.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-177338mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER39mm
Power Reserve
PD-177340h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
PD-1773100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
PD-1773$128
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$725

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
V192

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$128
$725
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