Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Pagani Design PD-1716?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1716 is the cheaper of the two at $128, against $575 for the Astor + Banks Chrono — a $447 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Pagani Design PD-1716?

The Astor + Banks Chrono wears larger at 44mm versus 36.5mm for the Pagani Design PD-1716 — a 7.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks Chrono or the Pagani Design PD-1716?

The Pagani Design PD-1716 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks Chrono.

What movement does the Astor + Banks Chrono run compared to the Pagani Design PD-1716?

The Astor + Banks Chrono runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 5050.B), while the Pagani Design PD-1716 runs a automatic (Miyota 8215).

Side by side

Astor + Banks ChronovsPagani Design PD-1716

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

Astor + Banks Chrono

chrono

MSRP $575

Pagani Design PD-1716

pd-1716

MSRP $128

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chrono44mm

PD-171636.5mm

Power Reserve

Chrono40h

PD-171642h

Water Resistance

Chrono100m

PD-1716100m

MSRP

Chrono$575

PD-1716$128

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Ronda 5050.B

Miyota 8215

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$575

$128

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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Pagani Design PD-1716

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1716 for its beautiful dial and comfortable 36mm size, making it a great everyday watch. Timekeeping is noted as accurate, and the bracelet is considered comfortable by some owners. However, the lume is criticized for fading quickly, and one owner found it does not suit leather straps well. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1716 highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price point.

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