Side by side

Pagani Design PD-1791vsSeiko Recraft Series

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

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Pagani Design PD-1791

Owners widely find the Pagani Design PD-1791's skeleton dial unattractive, with one owner describing it as "ugly" and another disliking the "circle inside square" aesthetic. Some suggest it would be better suited for modifications. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1791 poorly due to its polarizing and widely disliked dial design.

Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-179142mm
Recraft Series43.5mm
Power Reserve
PD-179140h
Recraft Series40h
Water Resistance
PD-179150m
Recraft Series50m
MSRP
PD-1791$120
Recraft Series$265

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Skeleton
Dress
Diameter
42mm
43.5mm
Thickness
11.7mm
11.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BY-9020
Seiko 7S26
Jewels
0
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$265
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Pagani Design PD-1791 vs Seiko Recraft Series gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.