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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsPagani Design PD-1783

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
PD-1783
Pagani DesignPD-1783
MSRP $175

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
PD-178340mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
PD-178342h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
PD-1783100m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
PD-1783$175

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Miyota 8215
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$175

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Pagani Design PD-1783

Owners praise the Pagani Design PD-1783 for its value, with specific mentions of the Seiko NH36A movement and day-date complication. One owner finds the 40mm model with a purple dial "blingy" and enjoyable, reporting no issues with the day wheel. Another highlights the Wimbledon dial with Roman numerals and a flat sapphire crystal for a cleaner aesthetic. The 36mm variant uses the ST16 movement, with one owner reporting six months of trouble-free operation, though others have experienced issues with this mechanism. On balance, owners appreciate the Pagani Design PD-1783 for its accessible day-date functionality and aesthetic appeal at its price point.

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