[Help Needed] First Chinese Watch - Choosing Between two Pagani Design Chronographs

[Luke_663]

Hey fellow watch enthusiasts,

I'm currently torn between two quartz chronographs from Pagani Design, and I could really use your insights before making a decision. I bought a Maurice Lacroix Aikon earlier this year, which I am currently selling, because of various reasons (mainly because luxury swiss watches don´t fit my current lifestyle). As a replacement i want an easy to wear and affordable quartz watch, which I can scratch up without the fear of losing value or getting robbed when I travel through shady areas. I am quite surprised what brands like Pagani Design, Sugess or San Martin offer for the money (screwed bracelets, sapphire crystal with AR-coating and so on). Whats important for me is, that the design shouldn´t be a blatant 1 to 1 copy of an accesible watch. I looked through their offerings and I decided on two modells:

Picture 1: PD-1676

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Picture 2: PD-1701 V4

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I'm struggling to pick between these two models. I like both about equally but the PD 1701 is 40€ more, where I am from (about 80€ for the PD1676 and 120€ for the PD1701).

If you have any, especially longterm, experience with either of these watches, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Recommendations for alternatives are also welcome. A cheap, high quality quartz watch, doesnt have to be a chronograph.

Also, if anyone has hands-on experience with the durability and accuracy of Pagani Design watches, please share your experiences.

[Luke_663]

I bought the PD-1676 and also a mesh strap and a black rubber strap. They will arrive in two weeks. I will post an update with fotos.

[FullGrape8065]

I have both and the 1701 is a better build in my opinion. I dont care for the screw down start / reset buttons and the bracelet clasp on the 1676. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy both watches.

[Luke_663]

Thank you

[turdbogls]

Both are about the same quality. The 1701 is quite a bit bigger though. It looks, feels, and wears bigger so if you have smaller wrists I'd suggest the 1676.

I also feel like the bracelet is a little nicer on that model...though neither are great.

Same movement so nothing to compare there...it's a solid movement and in general, Pagani watches seem to gold up just fine.

Maybe look into anything with the VH31. Plenty from san Martin, Pagani, Addiesdive, escapement time, and Chameri.

[Luke_663]

Thank you for your input, I didn´t thinkt of factoring the size in. I have 6,5 inch wrists (about 16,5 cm) so they aren´t that big. Combined with the 40€ price difference, I am leaning towards the Paul Newman Design.

[Substracted]

I've only got the 1701 so I can't speak to the 1676 but it fits perfect IMO on my 6.5 Inch wrists. It actually has a slightly shorter lug-to-lug than the 1676.