Which is cheaper, the Maen Manhattan 40 or the Pagani Design PD-1717?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1717 is the cheaper of the two at $158, against $799 for the Maen Manhattan 40 — a $641 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Maen Manhattan 40 or the Pagani Design PD-1717?

The Maen Manhattan 40 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Pagani Design PD-1717 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Maen Manhattan 40 or the Pagani Design PD-1717?

The Pagani Design PD-1717 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Maen Manhattan 40.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Maen Manhattan 40 or the Pagani Design PD-1717?

The Pagani Design PD-1717 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Maen Manhattan 40.

Side by side

Maen Manhattan 40vsPagani Design PD-1717

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

Maen Manhattan 40

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MSRP $799

Pagani Design PD-1717

pagani-design-1717

MSRP $158

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Manhattan 4040mm

PD-171738mm

Power Reserve

Manhattan 4040h

PD-171742h

Water Resistance

Manhattan 40100m

PD-1717200m

MSRP

Manhattan 40$799

PD-1717$158

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

M3.1.1

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 8215

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$158

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

Pagani Design PD-1717

Pagani Design PD-1717 owners widely praise its value for money and competent finishing, highlighting its admirable lug drop and unique dial step. However, reviewers and owners consistently note its weak lume and a 13mm thickness. Some owners report ill-fitting end links and disappointing AR coating. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1717 highly for its impressive value and competent finishing at its price point.

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