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Ferro Race Master ChronographvsPagani Design PD-1780

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Race Master Chronograph
FerroRace Master Chronograph
MSRP $485
PD-1780
Pagani DesignPD-1780
MSRP $111

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Race Master Chronograph45.2mm
PD-178040mm
Power Reserve
Race Master Chronograph40h
PD-178040h
Water Resistance
Race Master Chronograph50m
PD-1780100m
MSRP
Race Master Chronograph$485
PD-1780$111

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45.2mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH88

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$111

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What people say

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Ferro Race Master Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Chronograph for its comfortable 39mm brushed steel case and jubilee bracelet, noting strong lume and a beautifully engraved caseback. One owner specifically appreciates the brand's clear movement descriptions and finds the watch a great value for the price. However, one user questioned its value, initially mistaking the movement for a less expensive option, and a pre-production buyer reported communication issues regarding delays. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Chronograph highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

Pagani Design PD-1780

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1780 for its stunning appearance and exceptional value, with many highlighting its flawless dial surfaces and impressive finishing at its $70 price point. The watch is noted for its decent to impressive lume, and the Seiko VH88 quartz movement provides a 4-beat-per-second sweeping seconds hand. However, a recurring point of contention among owners is the numeral arrangement, particularly the "3" and "4" o'clock positions, which some find disorienting or less appealing. One owner also noted weak lume on their example. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1780 highly for its value and aesthetics, despite some reservations about dial design elements.

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