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Pagani Design PD-1780vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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PD-1780
Pagani DesignPD-1780
MSRP $111
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $240
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1780

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1780 for its stunning appearance and exceptional value, with many highlighting its flawless dial surfaces and impressive finishing at its $70 price point. The watch is noted for its decent to impressive lume, and the Seiko VH88 quartz movement provides a 4-beat-per-second sweeping seconds hand. However, a recurring point of contention among owners is the numeral arrangement, particularly the "3" and "4" o'clock positions, which some find disorienting or less appealing. One owner also noted weak lume on their example. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1780 highly for its value and aesthetics, despite some reservations about dial design elements.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its attractive, Grand Seiko-inspired case design and comfortable, lightweight wearability. Some owners highlight its value, noting an attractive grey market price around $170. Concerns have been raised regarding timekeeping accuracy, and one owner suggested the stock Hardlex crystal could be improved with sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at an affordable price.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-178040mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)29.8mm
Power Reserve
PD-178040h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
PD-1780100m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
PD-1780$111
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$240

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
29.8mm
Thickness
12mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH88
6N22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$111
$240
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