Which is cheaper, the Pagani Design PD-1708 or the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1708 is the cheaper of the two at $120, against $3,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGP007 — a $3,780 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pagani Design PD-1708 or the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

The Grand Seiko SBGP007 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Pagani Design PD-1708 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Pagani Design PD-1708 run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGP007?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Pagani Design PD-1708 uses the VK64 and the Grand Seiko SBGP007 uses the 9F85.

Side by side

Pagani Design PD-1708vsGrand Seiko SBGP007

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

Pagani Design PD-1708

pd-1708

MSRP $120

Grand Seiko SBGP007

sbgp007g

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-170838mm

SBGP00740mm

Power Reserve

PD-170840h

SBGP00740h

Water Resistance

PD-1708100m

SBGP007100m

MSRP

PD-1708$120

SBGP007$3,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

VK64

9F85

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$120

$3,900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

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Grand Seiko SBGP007

Grand Seiko SBGP007 owners widely praise its finishing and the quality of its stainless steel case and bracelet with solid end links. The watch features a 40mm case, a smooth bezel, a deep blue textured dial, and Grand Seiko alpha hands. It is powered by the Seiko calibre 9F85 quartz movement. Owners are split on the red seconds hand and gold star emblem, with some finding them too bright or childish, while others defend the star as a mark of accuracy. The $3900 MSRP is debated, with some considering it high for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP007 highly for its exceptional finishing at the price point, despite some debate over aesthetic details.

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