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Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-TvsPagani Design PD-1708

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

Promaster Skyhawk A-T
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk A-T
MSRP $671
PD-1708
Pagani DesignPD-1708
MSRP $120
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T

The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T is praised for its comprehensive feature set, including radio-controlled atomic timekeeping, a perpetual calendar, and a second time zone subdial. Reviewers note the titanium models offer good wearability, though one owner found the watch felt like a boat anchor. The stainless steel versions feature polished chamfers, brushed finishing, and a bidirectional bezel with a slide rule. Some models, particularly those with black hands against a black dial, have been criticized for poor readability, while others offer semi-skeletonized white sword hands and stencil numerals for improved legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk A-T's extensive functionality and build, though legibility can be a concern on certain dial configurations.

Pagani Design PD-1708

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.

From video reviewers

The Pagani Design PD-1708 features a reliable and accurate Japanese VK64 movement. A notable weakness is the lume brightness, which could be improved, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the bezel diameter, with some users potentially finding it small for the 46mm case length, while others may not have an issue with it.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Skyhawk A-T46mm
PD-170838mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Skyhawk A-T40h
PD-170840h
Water Resistance
Promaster Skyhawk A-T200m
PD-1708100m
MSRP
Promaster Skyhawk A-T$671
PD-1708$120

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
46mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.7mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
U680
VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$671
$120
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