Citizen Eco-Drive OnevsPagani Design PD-1708

The Citizen Eco-Drive One is widely celebrated for its groundbreaking thinness, with multiple sources confirming its status as the world's thinnest light-powered watch, measuring between 2.98mm and 3.5mm. Owners and reviewers alike praise its exceptional lightness, titanium construction, and good build quality that avoids feeling flimsy, noting its "wow factor" and superb finishing. The watch features a proprietary, ultra-thin Eco-Drive quartz movement and a synthetic sapphire dial, with some models offering up to 12 months of power reserve. However, its high price, ranging from $3,500 to $5,000, is a significant drawback for some, and its aesthetic is considered too plain or dated by a minority who prefer other Citizen models. The Citizen Eco-Drive One is also noted for lacking a seconds hand and having only splash-resistant water protection.

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1708's solid build and surprisingly high-quality finishing for its price point, with one owner noting a comfortable 38mm case and a well-made tapered mesh bracelet featuring a signed safety clasp. However, the lume is described as a bit weak, though evenly applied. Accuracy with the VK64 movement averaged around +6.5 seconds per month over 14 months. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1708 highly for its value and bracelet quality at its price.