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Astor + Banks ChronovsPagani Design PD-1783

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

Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
PD-1783
Pagani DesignPD-1783
MSRP $175

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
PD-178340mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
PD-178342h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
PD-1783100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
PD-1783$175

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

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
$175

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What people say

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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.

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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