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Pagani Design PD-1773vsSeiko Essentials Solar

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PD-1773
Pagani DesignPD-1773
MSRP $128
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
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 Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-177338mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
PD-177340h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
PD-1773100m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
PD-1773$128
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
30.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
100m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$128
$375
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