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Pagani Design PD-1773vsStraton Straton Classic Driver MKII

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

PD-1773
Pagani DesignPD-1773
MSRP $128
Straton Classic Driver MKII
StratonStraton Classic Driver MKII
MSRP $299
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.

Straton Classic Driver MKII

The Straton attracts owners for its vintage-inflected dial design and 40mm proportions; one appreciates the panda dial, sapphire crystal with anti-AR coating, and retro font. Owners note the finish quality matches the sub-$300 price point, though one flags the bracelet's end link fit as subpar and prefers a strap alternative instead. The 40mm case wears slightly larger than other 40mm watches. On balance, the Straton finds favor among owners seeking accessible vintage-style chronographs, though bracelet fit and mecha-quartz pricing merit consideration.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-177338mm
Straton Classic Driver MKII40mm
Power Reserve
PD-177340h
Straton Classic Driver MKII
Water Resistance
PD-1773100m
Straton Classic Driver MKII200m
MSRP
PD-1773$128
Straton Classic Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Miyota 6S21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$128
$299
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