Which is cheaper, the Pagani Design PD-1717 or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1717 is the cheaper of the two at $158, against $1,799 for the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph — a $1,641 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pagani Design PD-1717 or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Pagani Design PD-1717 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pagani Design PD-1717 or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Pagani Design PD-1717 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pagani Design PD-1717 or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Pagani Design PD-1717 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph.

What movement does the Pagani Design PD-1717 run compared to the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Pagani Design PD-1717 uses the Miyota 8215 and the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Pagani Design PD-1717vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

Pagani Design PD-1717

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MSRP $158

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

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MSRP $1,799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-171738mm

Starfighter Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

PD-171742h

Starfighter Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

PD-1717200m

Starfighter Chronograph50m

MSRP

PD-1717$158

Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$158

$1,799

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What people say

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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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Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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