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Pagani Design PD-1773vsSeiko Astron

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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 Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, self-sufficiency, and grab-and-go convenience, with one owner calling it the best watch they have ever had. Reviewers and owners highlight the detailed and well-managed dials, often with "Grand Seiko-esque" precision, and appreciate the comfortable, lightweight titanium construction. The solar-powered quartz movement with GPS time sync is a significant draw, offering accurate timekeeping. However, the price point of around €2250-€2400 is frequently cited as high for a quartz watch. Some owners note manual DST implementation, dependence on outdoor conditions or radio tower proximity for GPS sync, and sparse lume. One owner experienced the minute hand sitting slightly off and found the recessed buttons difficult to operate. Accuracy figures vary, with some reporting +/- 15 seconds per month without GPS, while others note autonomous quartz movement accuracy of up to 1/2 second per day.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-177338mm
Astron44.1mm
Power Reserve
PD-1773
Astron
Water Resistance
PD-1773100m
Astron100m
MSRP
PD-1773$128
Astron$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
44.1mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Super-clear coating
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
5X83
Jewels
0
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$128
$3,100
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