I've had this same watch for about 11 months and can confirm everything you have said. I won't be messing with alternate straps since I really like the bracelet it comes with.
Picked up one about 2 months ago. I bought because I liked the way it looks and wanted a chronograph. Picked up an Archer grey strap for it. Looks and feels great..
Always good to hear experiences. I personally wished someone - like Pagani or San Martin - made a homage of the Speedmaster Reduced. This is my favourite dial and sizes in the entire Speedy family, but was sadly discontinued. I think that while being mechaquartz, a homage of the Reduced would be actually better in most specifications.
A lot of people would probably prefer a 39mm case. Everywhere I’ve seen this PD-1701 v3 listed, it’s described as a 40mm case. It’s not. It’s a 42mm. But I wonder how many have ordered it thinking it’s a 40mm and don’t even realize once they have the watch and it wears so well!
@@katherinelangford981 The 47mm lug to lug makes more wearable than most expect, but it IS still a 42mm diameter case as well. I think it can wear well on smaller wrists, but you have to be comfortable with that "big watch" look.
The 24h indicator is more or less useless here on earth, but since this watch mimics one that was used in space, it's actually very helpful. There is no day and night in space, no sunrise, no sunset, no 8 o'clock news. So, having that indicator really helps a lot keeping up your regular rhythm.
Actually, that WOULD have been a great complication on the original! I like your way of thinking. For me, it’s just that…a wasted AM/PM indicator. Maybe that could be useful in n Alaska, using your same thought process…
The SII (Seiko Instruments) caliber VK63 is part of the hybrid mechanical quartz (mechaquartz) movement line. It is a chronograph movement that uses quartz technology for the main functions of the watch and a mechanical module for operating the chronograph
Oh, thanks! Honestly, I don’t usually either. I used to do an unboxing, and then a review later. But the Chinese watch REVIEWS didn’t get a lot of views…so I just started doing in-depth unboxing videos instead. Seems to work. But a watch like this, or the STEELDIVE SD1970, that continually sells, I thought it was worthwhile. I’ll keep calling audibles….😂
During a sale, these can be picked up for about 65€ (70$), and that includes 21% VAT and shipping (I'm on the old continent). Just buy a second one, keep one on the bracelet, another one on the strap of your liking. Tadaaaaaaa.
@@WatchWitt I have my moments. 😊 Did you feel my pain today? I swapped bracelets between my two PD-1701 watches. I couldn't help but think of your video and laugh at myself. At times, I feel tempted to try my hand at servicing my own automatic watches, and then I realize just how much of a freaking clutz I am because it takes me half an hour to swap bracelets on a watch. 🤦♀🤦♀LOL
I know Pagani is a step above their subsidiary Benyar, but still, I had the blue & rose gold Benyar version of this, and although there was absolutely nothing wrong with the watch, I owned it for less than two weeks before I sold it. It had a really neat look to it, but I just wasn't compelled to wear it. Since my house isn't a watch museum, and nobody was coming by to view the thing, no point in letting it take up space.
Honestly I get your point with the 24h but unfortunately thats just a drawback from the VK63 itself. I wish Seiko had a version with a 30 or 60 minute counter
No, I get it...not PD's fault. I bag on that complication in various watches, and other movements too. If they could engineer it to be an independent 24hr subdial (a GMT) then THAT would get me excited!
Yeah, I have to force myself to look the other way regarding the lume intensity and duration! I will say that it performs better than expected in dark conditions when your eyes are adjusted to the darkness as well. Just no lume awards for sure.
I'm so addicted to all these budget aliexpress watches, it's crazy how much more you get for your money compared to your usual budget Timex or Casio watches for example (though I still love those of course). Sapphire crystal is pretty uncommon in any "western" sub $100 watch. Obviously there are some tradeoffs but the only issues I've ever had have been related to straps and they can always be changed As someone who likes to switch things up I love that I can basically collect every style of watch in every color combo I want for a very reasonable price, much prefer that over splashing everything on a statement piece. Not to mention the fact that I wont be too sad if my $50 watch gets lost or breaks
Absolutely! I prefer variety too. It's great to have a few higher quality pieces to experience as well, but these budget watches offer so much, as you say, and are just fun to collect/wear.
Very interesting video Witt. I got the Mission to Uranus version around 7 months ago and it's going strong. I confess that I took the bracelet off and replaced it with a handmade white leather strap, that cost half the price of the watch but added so much more to the look and feel. Very happy with it.
I'm on my 3rd PD and I have nothing but appreciation for the money that I've saved. I have 2 real Rolexes, 1 Omega, and 1 Tag and while they are great pieces, I wear my PDs daily comparatively.
Makes for a great beater, right?! I'm sure there's a sense of confidence when wearing a PD over the others, that it's easily replaceable if damaged while out and about.
Worried in what regard? It converted me. I really had no interest in the actual Speedmaster until I got this...now I want one and probably won't be able to afford one for years.
Thank you for sharing your 1 year experience with this watch Witt. I think it is a winner, and certainly a much better watch than the MoonSwatch. I have the PD Mars Project (or something like that) with a white dial and red accents and it has been terrific. I may pick up another version in the future as they have tons of different color combos. Thank you again. Be well my friend 👍
Yes, I feature the v4 meteorite style dial too! Those were beautiful as well, but I didn't prefer them over this classic black and white look. Definitely a good budget buy no matter which dial option you like!
I hate the VK63 and related movements. That 24 hour subdial is useless and would be so much better if it was an hour accumulator. I wear my old school Sppedy Pro on a big velcro band to give it that NASA spacesuit look. Although I do like that sailcloth strap! Pass on this due to the movement, but if that doesn't bug you, i think its a steal at a small fraction of the original. Although it doesn't have the fancy "qualified for space missions" on the back like a real speedy pro.
I'm with you on the 24 hr subdial...does nothing for me. Almost any other complication would be better! You HAVE to put that ARTEM Sailcloth on your true Speedy! SO nice.
I have the Seamaster one in black. It's absolutely insane for the money. Only problem I had were the rivets holding the pins in place inside the clasp. These weren't finished, and so sharp they scratched my arm. Genuinely painful to wear. I filed off the sharp edges, and now it's perfect.
Maybe version 4 can have some more lume on the hands but other than that I've been happy with it and it gets some wrist time amongst a large collection.
The 1701 was also my first Pagani. I got the V4 with blue meteorite dial (very stunning look) just about a year ago. It is a great watch with much more value than the moonswatch in my opinion. I swapped out the bracelet right away...just wasn't comfortable for me. I have often wondered if Pagani chose 1701 as the number because it matches the USS Enterprise registry in Star Trek?
I featured that watch too! th-cam.com/video/TdCCR0N2Sv0/w-d-xo.html I agree, also a great looking watch. Others have mentioned the Star Trek reference too. I know their model numbers are all in the 1700's, so not sure if it was intentional or happy accident.
I've become a PD fanboi ! And this one is at the top. I have the later version without the 2 dots at 12. Compared to my Lunar Pilot (Bulova) I prefer to wear the pd-1701. I like the hidden date in black. And I upgraded my band to an xxl black leather.
The 24 hour subdial is supposed to be a 12 hours counter; that's what it is on the original Speedy. If Pagani made a version of this with a 12 hour totalizer instead of a 24 hour subdial, I would buy it in a heartbeat. But I have not seen a Mechaquartz movement with a 12 hour totalizer in that orientation. The couple mechaquartz movements that DO have a 12 hour totalizer that I have found use a 6, 9, and 12 orientation - so it would not be a match for the Speedmaster.
@enmovimiento3766 Too funny...I'll have to look him up. Somebody else said I sounded like the Blind Surfer. Must just be a common radio/voiceover sound that I have!
@@WatchWitt same here. I get frequently those questions on my channel too. People says you sound such of so and so radio voice over from my country and i like mmmm not im not him 🤣🤣🤣
@enmovimiento3766 Haha! Well, these days you don't have to physically be IN the same city on the radio...so I guess it's possible. I love watching your Spanish language videos from time to time, just to hear your "classic" voice! I have no idea what you're saying, though. 😂
It's $69 after the recent sale, I might get it anyway. My first Pagani was the PD 1751. Look into it because it's REALLY a tiny gem. I bought two, one to hoard. It's really that good.
Yeah, that's a beauty! Maybe because the original (surprisingly) wasn't as popular as expected? Love that handset! And logo only on the dial is always good with PD.
Hi Maybe someone can help me with this. I wanted a speedmaster homage and looked at the video on ali express so i ordered one. It came without the dots .I. and the bezel started at 400 and has Tachymeter spelt like this as opposed to Tachymetre so the watch in this video is the same as the watch promoted on the ali express Paggani Design video but i can't buy one. I got a full refund and they let me keep the watch but that's not the point, still can't buy it. On the website its vertion 3. Any help much appreciated!
They revised the watch for some reason...nobody really knows why. Speculation is that it was TOO close to the Speedmaster. They should change any promotional material (video, photos, etc) to reflect the current version. But there are many AliExpress stores that sell PG...doubt they all are going to do that.
I have the black one and the red bezel one. Both line up perfectly, both have their seconds hands hit the markers and they run very accurately. Awesome
I think we beat them up for the lume comparative to other watches. While I would say it's weak, I agree that when your eyes are completely adjusted to darkness you can make out the time.
I’ve owned this watch for about a year now and really love it. They really nailed the Moonwatch aesthetic perfectly. I decided to go with a brown leather Bund strap for a retro 70s look and it suits it perfectly. I liked the bracelet but found the edges a little sharp for my taste. Surprisingly I do use both the calendar and 24 hr features a bit (in business I’m often communicating with some people internationally using the 24 time). I do wish it had better lume and that the screw down crown felt a little more substantial. Otherwise I adore it and it’s absolutely my daily. I have a number of more expensive watches that rarely see the light of day anymore.
It's crazy how aesthetically pleasing it is at this price range, even with its limitations! You're not the first to comment that it gets worn more higher end pieces, too...so cool!
Excellent summary and all points i totally agree with. Date for me is win win because it keeps the original look but adds date. 24hr comp is a disaster. Beautiful watch that i’d still be happy to own.
I have the PD-1644 with the white 'meteorite' dial, and the PD-1701 50th Anniversary one with the gold accents and grey dial which I ordered kinda by accident(and LOVE this one!!), but both are awesome watches and are EXACTLY accurate for months and months on end. Perfect. Perfect.
I showed my PD-1701 to a friend who looked at it for about 30 seconds and he pulled out his phone and ordered one....pretty good testament to how nice they really are @@WatchWitt
Pagani makes some high quality watches for insane good prices. I have 3 now and they are all great. I have the No Time to Die, Planet Ocean, and SpeedMaster homages. All of them are good. Even the Seiko movement in the 007 and Planet Ocean automatic's are pretty damn solid for the price point. You really cant go too wrong with them. I agree, though, I wish they'd drop the "Pagani Design" lettering and just go with the symbol, but other than that, they are 9/10 watches for the price point they sell for.
They absolutely do. I was quite surprised by the quality, as I had not even considered them, partially due to the name. And it's not even as bad as some others. Berny is another that I slept on...great builds there, too. They have also been experimenting with logo only dials. This PD GMT really kicks it up a notch, and is also logo only...check it out: th-cam.com/video/8iCFx0hthZU/w-d-xo.html
@WatchWitt Damn that is nice, if I was going to get another PD I was going to get the Rolex explorer 2 GMT homage. But the one you just posted is amazing colours. I'll have to reconsider that.
@MrKevin486 Comes in blue too...also looks good, but the green and black is more dynamic. They up'd their crystal game. Just need some work in the lume department now!
@WatchWitt Yea that dial is amazingly eye catching. I want a new GMT anyways so it'll be a hard choice for me. I'll admit PD's weakness is the lume but they are getting better. The lume on the Planet Ocean homage is the best lume I've seen from them and it's pretty good.
I'm shocked at mine. It keeps better time than my Bulova Lunar Pilot and it's "Ultra high frequency quartz" movement. I wear my Bulova Lunar Pilot to the office during the week and put the PD1701 on my wrist for the weekend. The 100m water resistance means that I can wear it in the pool, at the beach, and anywhere else I don't want to wear my Bulova Lunar Pilot. The abysmal quality of the "Moonswatch" tells you just what Omega thinks of individuals wishing to spend less than $1000.00 on a watch. My Pagani design tells you just what I think of Omega.
Hi, Bro i'm checking many reviews from buyers 2024 in Aliexpress and thing is the Bezel scale is different (lines instead of dots) also the 2 white dots at the 12 o'clock marker gone missing... and the watch itself looks cheaper... yours looks fantastic but seem like Pagani is going cheap right now... IDK..
Yes, they changed them. Nobody really knows why, but speculation is that they were too close to the original watch. I've seen reviews featuring the changes...the watch looks identical in quality/build...just those revisions are different.
My main complaint (apart from the pointless 24-hour dial) with the VK63 movement is that I wish the subdial minutes hand clicked decisively when the seconds hand passed 12. Right now, the subdial markers are so tiny and the minute hand just slides from one minute to the next - it makes it hard to see exactly what minute you're on. It's a small thing, but I wish it had a more crisp advancement.
I have this Pagani Design 'Speedy', I also have their homage to the Rolex 'Daytona' (£70), looks fabulous on a Nato because once again the bracelet wasn't very good.
I also own it and love it , also removed the strap for a leather with white accents amazing. They have a v5 version which comes with meteroite dial in white or sky blue
I like the tan leather strap shown in this video...great contrast! Yes, I was one of the first to show off the V4 meteorite style dials. They came out RIGHT after I received this one, so I stumbled upon them and ordered right away. I did flip those, though, as I just prefer the look of this black dial. th-cam.com/video/TdCCR0N2Sv0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UAVxiPA4Mh5WQJTD
And I subscribed of course. Lol… I screenshotted the (I think green) straps to attempt to find them online. - Is there an affiliate link I can go to so I help the channel/you?
@tassolovesar15s What time into the video and maybe I can help you find it? The green one I see has leather ends closest to the watch head. That one is from a Timex Expedition watch, so not available separately.
This was my first mechaquartz, and I've got to say that it's pretty cool. The small running seconds hand hits every marker, the chronograph hand sweeps at 5 ticks per second, and accuracy on this actual watch shown in the video is +0.0spd! If you liked everything else about it, I would say give quartz a chance! But it would be cool if they offered this economically with a mechanical chronograph movement!
@rickproductions9497 Well, actually there are some mechanical chronographs that are easily under $200. Most use the Seaguall ST-19 movement, though, which wouldn't line up with this dial configuration.
Just got mine today, love it, but out of the box the bracelet was clanky and cheap feeling, BUT grab a bottle of rock ‘n’ roll chain lube (blue) and work it into the bracelet and pins and wipe off and it is a completely new bracelet. Buttery smooth and quiet. I will probably still swap some new straps in and out, but it makes the factory bracelet very serviceable.
They added it to the PD-1779 (basically the same watch, but dial is a little different) and it looks fantastic! th-cam.com/video/L-GE5W66SFQ/w-d-xo.html
I've been so tempted to buy the MoonSwatch, but from what I can determine, it's really not worth the money you pay. I'm so glad this watch exists and I think I'll grab one. Nice review!!
I just looked at the online availability of the "Classic Four," and the 30m water resistance rating caught me off guard! I forgot. The steel case with this Pagani, and tribute dial really make it a great alternative to the MoonSwatch.
I always promised myself the Speedy and in 2015, bought one, and I love it, but that hexalite crystal, and the fact that prices have now rocketed and wearing one makes you a target, these days the Pagani sits on my wrist most days, and yeah I know its not the same, but bloody hell its far better than the moonswatch and for less money (and yeah I bought one of them too!) Normally leave it on the bracelet but sometimes a Marine Nationale blue, black of khaki strap gets an outing. (Damn they're the most comfortable of watch straps). Anyway if you are ondering buying a PD, then don't, buy it and providing you can live with it not saying "Omega Speedmaster Professional" on the dial, you will love it.
Great testimony! You're not the first Speedy owner to chime in and let us know that you've got a Pagani too. It's great to hear that these give at least a LITTLE taste of the original. There's no arguing that they're a great buy/bull for the money, whether it's your beater watch or the nicest watch you can afford.
Watchee...it's awesome! There are three levels of the app. Skip the free one and get the midtier at minimum you'll love it. Watchee | Cool App for Watch Nerds! Track Your Collection th-cam.com/video/fz-VFHA1LoE/w-d-xo.html
Question, will this fit my 16,5cm wrist? Since i saw multiple people saying the bracelet can’t fit small wrists since you can’t remove many links. I have a 1653 atm with a few removable links spare.
It should, in theory, if your PD-1653 fits. That watch has a lug to lug of about 48mm, and this one is just a tad shorter at 47mm. They do offer strap options instead of the bracelet, but I always like to own the bracelet and swap other aftermarket straps on my own.
@@WatchWitt hmm yeah okay good point. Usually not someone who likes to try other straps. Almost always wearing the original bracelet. But since this is literally a strap monster, there are enough different solutions. Thanks for answering!
Used to like purchasing homage watches from Aliexpress. But after a while found out to not get the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment of saving for the real deal. As I am one who likes the Wabi Sabi, I dont mind getting them used too. Keeps the value gives me more of a sense of satisfaction in life. Maybe it”s just me….
I completely relate to what you're saying...you're not the only one. I love the thrill of a great bargain with all these specs. I'm still INTO my homage watches, but for the most part could part with them easily if I had to choose between them and a major or microbrand watch in my collection. I've always like the homage watches best that pay tribute to a watch that is no longer available/manufactured or is incredibly unobtainable/expensive!
Thanks! I haven't seen their sailcloth in person, so can't comment to the quality. I have heard accounts of it fraying over time, though. The ARTEM is expensive, just FYI, but superior. I pretty much always recommend buying on the bracelet (unless you absolutely hate them) so you have that fitted end link, and buying your own aftermarket alternative straps.
Would be cool to see them do a mechanical movement, but would obviously drive the price up. Also need one that matches the subdial layout. That said, I enjoy this mechaquartz...it was my first, and I gotta say that the accuracy combined with the fairly smooth sweep of the chronograph seconds is a nice pairing.
lume on pagani watches suck a lot. it' s the same on all of their watches, too bad.. but it's not 90 here, it's up to 120 euros, which is one of the most expensive pagani design. have a look on the latest PD-1736, "panerai-style. this one is beautiful, and this one is really a steal: 56euros , with a NH39 inside! it's almost the price of the movement itself..
Those are Juelong's version of a Tropic Strap...available on AliExpress as well. Here's my video featuring them: FKM Rubber Straps Under $10! Juelong Watch Band Review - AliExpress th-cam.com/video/7YVt0e6dbq0/w-d-xo.html
Budget beauty! I didn't have problems sizing, but it's a bear to take off and put back on the watch head. I'm sure a better set of tools would make it easier. Might be time to upgrade!
I can attest to the quality here. I have 2 Speedmaster Professionals and really wanted the new white dial. Got that here for next to nothing and it works and looks great. To those interested in the real deal, this is a great way to try out the form factor and have something to beat without too much worry. Don't sell these short.
Excellent testimony. You’re among many who have said something similar in regard to owning the original and this version. I reverse engineered the situation for me…never really wanted the Omega UNTIL I tried this one…it gave me the itch!
Mine comes Friday. Once the rest of the planet finds out about these. They will be hard to get one on your wrist. Might get a few more just in case. lol
Great video man. I've been deliberating between buying this with the bracelet and the regular band for quite a while. This video convinced me to skip the bracelet. I've seen an original Speedy with a Milanese mesh and I think I'll try that. By the way, at 3:30 there is a rubber strap with raised pyramids. That is very cool looking-where did you get that?
Thanks! I'm a bracelet guy, so I always like to buy it with the bracelet and do my own aftermarket if I have to. I have quite the little collection of straps too! The rubber strap you're asking about is the Super Waffle from StrapsCo. I've got an old video here if you want to see it up close. It's very thick and beefy! th-cam.com/video/VOCUJnFxm8s/w-d-xo.html
I get it. It makes sense, to save battery life...especially if you accidentally started the chrono! I guess if you want to time more than an hour, you should just fork over the money for a mechanical chronograph.
I think they are the same company, yes. Replica may not be the right term, as that has connotations of deception. But, yes, a great homage to the Speedy for budget enthusiasts. Well, those are some cheap-ass springbars!!!
I have the same watch on the same silicone rubber strap as you have shown. I agree with everything you have said in your review. It is a great value watch.But that bracelet is an issue, I had to polish the rough edges out with fine grit sanding sticks. In the end I gave up and removed the thing, put it on Nato straps and the black rubber strap. A strap monster it is. The lume is simply pathetic. Like all PDesign watches lume application is frustratingly bad. PDesign are going to need to lift their game in future on all their watches to remain competitive. Other AE stores selling San Martin and Baltany etc to name just a few better presented offerings, are doing just that with astonishing quality at very reasonable prices. Cheers !
You're the second to comment on sanding down the edges! I don't feel they're THAT sharp, but they could definitely use some refinement. It looks great on the bracelet! I just don't want to bother with the hassle it takes to get it back on the watch head, so strap choices make more sense/fun! Yes, PD please to talk to STEELDIVE's lume manager! 😂
Well, in no way does it compete with the Speedmaster, but like you said, at $90 it sure is a fun watch on its own! Thanks for the compliment, and enjoy your new PD!
Hi was wondering do people with small wrist not able to wear the bracelet it comes with? Oh and does the glow in the dark last for a few minutes or just a few seconds. I’m so excited to get mine this weekend always wanted a speedmaster but deliver is taking like a whole week.
It’s just that I’m so excited it feels like it’s taking so long and I have so much work at school so the days are long study for the whole day everyday even on the weekend even if I don’t have to do the days are. long 😢😢😢😢😢
Absolutely right about most, if not all the comments. Got the Snoopy blue colour scheme and love it, swapped it out with a sail cloth, stitched band in blue and it looks the part. Time accuracy is spot on too. All in all beats the plastic offering by a country mile.
Right?! Well, the strap is $85...but I added deployant clasp and quick release springbars. I thought about featuring this watch in my ARTEM video th-cam.com/video/Ag6IunpgO5Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DPB079j2WhQZ7eq_ , but decided it might be better saved for this video!
I'm not positive, but they earlier versions had the dots, then they mysteriously disappeared. Some have speculated that it made for too close of a match to the original watch's dial.
If PD put a mechanical chronograph Seagull I would buy it but not with this movement. The 24hr subdial is pointless and it costs about 20 to 30 dollars us on various sites.
That would be awesome if they did that. Maybe the Seagull ST-1902. Not sure if it's case compatible for sizing, but PD would probably sell a lot more of these! They could just keep both choices, since the mechanical would cost more.
Maybe they offer an automatic alternative in the future? But personally I am happy with quartz as it is accurate and doesn’t need service. And remember: the watch costs 100€ only.
This is a great watch, the only negative and severe drawback is the lack of any AR coating on the sapphire . It really makes reading the watch distracting and annoying at times, to the point that I skip it and choose my Seiko Speedtimer or Bulova lunar pilot instead. I always tell myself that I can take it to a watch repair place and have the crystal replaced.
Yeah, they added anti-reflective coating to the PD-1779, which is basically the same watch…just blacked out and semi-skeleton dial. See the difference here: th-cam.com/video/L-GE5W66SFQ/w-d-xo.html
I've had this same watch for about 11 months and can confirm everything you have said. I won't be messing with alternate straps since I really like the bracelet it comes with.
Yeah, if you love this bracelet no need to take it off. BUT…it looks great on SO many straps!
Excuse me, where was this watch made and is it of excellent quality?
@user-zz2em8lq2n These are manufactured in China, and so far this watch has represented excellent quality.
I just got one and I look forward to wearing it a lot
Enjoy! It goes with nearly anything you wear!
Picked up one about 2 months ago. I bought because I liked the way it looks and wanted a chronograph. Picked up an Archer grey strap for it. Looks and feels great..
It really does have a great feel to it, in your hand and on your wrist. Great case...!
Always good to hear experiences. I personally wished someone - like Pagani or San Martin - made a homage of the Speedmaster Reduced. This is my favourite dial and sizes in the entire Speedy family, but was sadly discontinued. I think that while being mechaquartz, a homage of the Reduced would be actually better in most specifications.
Who knows…maybe that’s brewing somewhere…!
Hope so. Have a good day, cheers
A lot of people would probably prefer a 39mm case. Everywhere I’ve seen this PD-1701 v3 listed, it’s described as a 40mm case. It’s not. It’s a 42mm. But I wonder how many have ordered it thinking it’s a 40mm and don’t even realize once they have the watch and it wears so well!
I would LOVE that. I suspect this is and the Speedy pro will be too large for my small wrist, but the speedy is a grail for me.
@@katherinelangford981 The 47mm lug to lug makes more wearable than most expect, but it IS still a 42mm diameter case as well. I think it can wear well on smaller wrists, but you have to be comfortable with that "big watch" look.
The 24h indicator is more or less useless here on earth, but since this watch mimics one that was used in space, it's actually very helpful. There is no day and night in space, no sunrise, no sunset, no 8 o'clock news. So, having that indicator really helps a lot keeping up your regular rhythm.
Actually, that WOULD have been a great complication on the original! I like your way of thinking. For me, it’s just that…a wasted AM/PM indicator. Maybe that could be useful in n Alaska, using your same thought process…
@@WatchWitt Would have been nice if they had at least made the hand on that subdial adjustable - sort of a mini GMT hand.
That's what I've always said. If Seiko could improve that to be adjustable, I'd love to use it to track a second time zone.
I'm embarrased to say I had it for over a year without even realizing it has a date window which I didnt want anyway.
I told you it was hard to see! The V4 omitted the date.
@@WatchWitt I like the Incognito date window
@@TheCK84ProjectThere if you need it, invisible if you don't!
The SII (Seiko Instruments) caliber VK63 is part of the hybrid mechanical quartz (mechaquartz) movement line. It is a chronograph movement that uses quartz technology for the main functions of the watch and a mechanical module for operating the chronograph
Precise description.
It's a good movement
Mine is still at +/- 0.0 spd at over a year! Definitely a great movement.
I’ve had mine for some time and cannot be happier with it!
Great budget watch, and looks good on tons of straps!
Enjoyed your video, I wanted to comment that not all watch channels go back & review a purchase after 1 year.
Great stuff.
Thanks
Oh, thanks! Honestly, I don’t usually either. I used to do an unboxing, and then a review later. But the Chinese watch REVIEWS didn’t get a lot of views…so I just started doing in-depth unboxing videos instead. Seems to work. But a watch like this, or the STEELDIVE SD1970, that continually sells, I thought it was worthwhile. I’ll keep calling audibles….😂
During a sale, these can be picked up for about 65€ (70$), and that includes 21% VAT and shipping (I'm on the old continent). Just buy a second one, keep one on the bracelet, another one on the strap of your liking. Tadaaaaaaa.
THAT's the way to do it...keep one on the bracelet, and the other floats as a strap whore! I like the way you think!
@@WatchWitt I have my moments. 😊
Did you feel my pain today? I swapped bracelets between my two PD-1701 watches. I couldn't help but think of your video and laugh at myself. At times, I feel tempted to try my hand at servicing my own automatic watches, and then I realize just how much of a freaking clutz I am because it takes me half an hour to swap bracelets on a watch. 🤦♀🤦♀LOL
It's not you...this fitment is tight, and complicated by those cheap-ass springbars! I tried various tools....none were easy.
I know Pagani is a step above their subsidiary Benyar, but still, I had the blue & rose gold Benyar version of this, and although there was absolutely nothing wrong with the watch, I owned it for less than two weeks before I sold it. It had a really neat look to it, but I just wasn't compelled to wear it. Since my house isn't a watch museum, and nobody was coming by to view the thing, no point in letting it take up space.
Haha! Wait, you mean some houses ARE watch museums?! Yeah, if there's no connection, no need in hoarding it. Let it go free into the world...
Honestly I get your point with the 24h but unfortunately thats just a drawback from the VK63 itself. I wish Seiko had a version with a 30 or 60 minute counter
No, I get it...not PD's fault. I bag on that complication in various watches, and other movements too. If they could engineer it to be an independent 24hr subdial (a GMT) then THAT would get me excited!
I just bought it because it looked so good and I have been happy with it ever since.
It’s definitely a looker! I love the black ceramic bezel insert in the sunshine!
I really like mine! If only they had added more lume, I could live with the rest of the design decisions.
Yeah, I have to force myself to look the other way regarding the lume intensity and duration! I will say that it performs better than expected in dark conditions when your eyes are adjusted to the darkness as well. Just no lume awards for sure.
I'm so addicted to all these budget aliexpress watches, it's crazy how much more you get for your money compared to your usual budget Timex or Casio watches for example (though I still love those of course). Sapphire crystal is pretty uncommon in any "western" sub $100 watch. Obviously there are some tradeoffs but the only issues I've ever had have been related to straps and they can always be changed
As someone who likes to switch things up I love that I can basically collect every style of watch in every color combo I want for a very reasonable price, much prefer that over splashing everything on a statement piece. Not to mention the fact that I wont be too sad if my $50 watch gets lost or breaks
Absolutely! I prefer variety too. It's great to have a few higher quality pieces to experience as well, but these budget watches offer so much, as you say, and are just fun to collect/wear.
I think casio is better than timex, just my .02
@TheCK84Project Me too. I've got a long time love affair with Timex, though.
@@WatchWitt timex is still a good company
Very interesting video Witt. I got the Mission to Uranus version around 7 months ago and it's going strong. I confess that I took the bracelet off and replaced it with a handmade white leather strap, that cost half the price of the watch but added so much more to the look and feel. Very happy with it.
Awesome to hear! These look great on tons of straps...your white leather option sounds like a great pairing!
I'm on my 3rd PD and I have nothing but appreciation for the money that I've saved. I have 2 real Rolexes, 1 Omega, and 1 Tag and while they are great pieces, I wear my PDs daily comparatively.
Makes for a great beater, right?! I'm sure there's a sense of confidence when wearing a PD over the others, that it's easily replaceable if damaged while out and about.
...look's so good im a bit worried about getting one
Worried in what regard? It converted me. I really had no interest in the actual Speedmaster until I got this...now I want one and probably won't be able to afford one for years.
From a distance it seems to read porsche design....😁😁😁😁😁
Haha! Yeah, I prefer the logo only dials from PD….
If you could use that 24hr indicator as a separate time setting that would have been a cool dual time feature.
I agree. As it is, it's just a fancy AM/PM indicator. Limitation of the movement.
Thanks for the review, just ordered earlier, can't wait😊
You're welcome...hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine!
Thank you for sharing your 1 year experience with this watch Witt. I think it is a winner, and certainly a much better watch than the MoonSwatch. I have the PD Mars Project (or something like that) with a white dial and red accents and it has been terrific. I may pick up another version in the future as they have tons of different color combos. Thank you again. Be well my friend 👍
Yes, I feature the v4 meteorite style dial too! Those were beautiful as well, but I didn't prefer them over this classic black and white look. Definitely a good budget buy no matter which dial option you like!
@@WatchWitt 👍👌
The Pagani Daytona homage is a great deal too.
That one doesn't appeal to me for some reason. I'm sure it's a great deal, though!
I hate the VK63 and related movements. That 24 hour subdial is useless and would be so much better if it was an hour accumulator. I wear my old school Sppedy Pro on a big velcro band to give it that NASA spacesuit look. Although I do like that sailcloth strap!
Pass on this due to the movement, but if that doesn't bug you, i think its a steal at a small fraction of the original. Although it doesn't have the fancy "qualified for space missions" on the back like a real speedy pro.
I'm with you on the 24 hr subdial...does nothing for me. Almost any other complication would be better! You HAVE to put that ARTEM Sailcloth on your true Speedy! SO nice.
I have the Seamaster one in black. It's absolutely insane for the money. Only problem I had were the rivets holding the pins in place inside the clasp. These weren't finished, and so sharp they scratched my arm. Genuinely painful to wear. I filed off the sharp edges, and now it's perfect.
Bracelets are an area for improvement, but like you said, at this price it's a compromise.
Maybe version 4 can have some more lume on the hands but other than that I've been happy with it and it gets some wrist time amongst a large collection.
Unfortunately, versions after this have not improved in the lume department….but we can keep hoping! I’d pay $10 more (or whatever) for STRONG lume!
Great idea!
I’m thinking of getting a tagheur or fossil leather bracelet on it they look so good😅
It looks great on leather!
The 1701 was also my first Pagani. I got the V4 with blue meteorite dial (very stunning look) just about a year ago. It is a great watch with much more value than the moonswatch in my opinion. I swapped out the bracelet right away...just wasn't comfortable for me. I have often wondered if Pagani chose 1701 as the number because it matches the USS Enterprise registry in Star Trek?
I featured that watch too! th-cam.com/video/TdCCR0N2Sv0/w-d-xo.html I agree, also a great looking watch. Others have mentioned the Star Trek reference too. I know their model numbers are all in the 1700's, so not sure if it was intentional or happy accident.
I've become a PD fanboi ! And this one is at the top. I have the later version without the 2 dots at 12. Compared to my Lunar Pilot (Bulova) I prefer to wear the pd-1701. I like the hidden date in black. And I upgraded my band to an xxl black leather.
I've had a few in on the channel...really diggin' the Zulu Time homage: th-cam.com/video/8iCFx0hthZU/w-d-xo.html
The 24 hour subdial is supposed to be a 12 hours counter; that's what it is on the original Speedy. If Pagani made a version of this with a 12 hour totalizer instead of a 24 hour subdial, I would buy it in a heartbeat. But I have not seen a Mechaquartz movement with a 12 hour totalizer in that orientation. The couple mechaquartz movements that DO have a 12 hour totalizer that I have found use a 6, 9, and 12 orientation - so it would not be a match for the Speedmaster.
I’m with you…that subdial is just a wasted piece of real estate to me! BUT….it’s a great budget watch, so I just ignore that portion!
Hey Mate weird question:
R u Johnny from WAPP 🎙️??
Nope.
@@WatchWitt sound so similar 🤔
@enmovimiento3766 Too funny...I'll have to look him up. Somebody else said I sounded like the Blind Surfer. Must just be a common radio/voiceover sound that I have!
@@WatchWitt same here.
I get frequently those questions on my channel too.
People says you sound such of so and so radio voice over from my country and i like mmmm not im not him 🤣🤣🤣
@enmovimiento3766 Haha! Well, these days you don't have to physically be IN the same city on the radio...so I guess it's possible. I love watching your Spanish language videos from time to time, just to hear your "classic" voice! I have no idea what you're saying, though. 😂
You have a great radio voice! I am new to be obsessed with watches and just ordered two diff. Paganis....Looking forward to them.
Thanks! Which two Pagani's did you get? This one is on sale for $59 right now!
It's $69 after the recent sale, I might get it anyway. My first Pagani was the PD 1751. Look into it because it's REALLY a tiny gem. I bought two, one to hoard. It's really that good.
Yeah, that's a beauty! Maybe because the original (surprisingly) wasn't as popular as expected? Love that handset! And logo only on the dial is always good with PD.
But I think I might have to get a different bracelet because I don’t think it will fit even if it gets fitted for me
It should fit!
Hi Maybe someone can help me with this.
I wanted a speedmaster homage and looked at the video on ali express so i ordered one. It came without the dots .I. and the bezel started at 400 and has Tachymeter spelt like this as opposed to Tachymetre so the watch in this video is the same as the watch promoted on the ali express Paggani Design video but i can't buy one. I got a full refund and they let me keep the watch but that's not the point, still can't buy it. On the website its vertion 3. Any help much appreciated!
They revised the watch for some reason...nobody really knows why. Speculation is that it was TOO close to the Speedmaster. They should change any promotional material (video, photos, etc) to reflect the current version. But there are many AliExpress stores that sell PG...doubt they all are going to do that.
Thanks
I have the black one and the red bezel one. Both line up perfectly, both have their seconds hands hit the markers and they run very accurately. Awesome
Seiko makes a great movement! Excellent choice by PD. I dig this mecaquartz, with the exception of the 24hr subdial.
I've got one and I gotta say, the lume is quite good. I can read it all night long with no problem.
I think we beat them up for the lume comparative to other watches. While I would say it's weak, I agree that when your eyes are completely adjusted to darkness you can make out the time.
I agree, the V3 version's lume can be read a looong time with night adjusted vision.
Great watch! Had mine just over a year, lume is poor but a fantastic watch for the money.
Totally agree! Thanks for collaborating my story.
I’ve owned this watch for about a year now and really love it. They really nailed the Moonwatch aesthetic perfectly. I decided to go with a brown leather Bund strap for a retro 70s look and it suits it perfectly. I liked the bracelet but found the edges a little sharp for my taste. Surprisingly I do use both the calendar and 24 hr features a bit (in business I’m often communicating with some people internationally using the 24 time). I do wish it had better lume and that the screw down crown felt a little more substantial. Otherwise I adore it and it’s absolutely my daily. I have a number of more expensive watches that rarely see the light of day anymore.
It's crazy how aesthetically pleasing it is at this price range, even with its limitations! You're not the first to comment that it gets worn more higher end pieces, too...so cool!
Excellent summary and all points i totally agree with. Date for me is win win because it keeps the original look but adds date. 24hr comp is a disaster. Beautiful watch that i’d still be happy to own.
I wonder if Seiko has a similar movement where that 24 hour subdial is independent...essentially a Chrono GMT? This is a beauty budget watch, though!
I believe it does. Doesn’t make sense really.
Great review! I'd like to know whats the bracelet width at the clasp? I wanna know if it's 18 or 20m.
Thanks! It's a great budget watch! Yes, the bracelet tapers to 18mm at the clasp.
I have the PD-1644 with the white 'meteorite' dial, and the PD-1701 50th Anniversary one with the gold accents and grey dial which I ordered kinda by accident(and LOVE this one!!), but both are awesome watches and are EXACTLY accurate for months and months on end. Perfect.
Perfect.
Definitely great value and accurate! It's a bonus that they look beautiful and wear well!
I showed my PD-1701 to a friend who looked at it for about 30 seconds and he pulled out his phone and ordered one....pretty good testament to how nice they really are @@WatchWitt
Pagani makes some high quality watches for insane good prices. I have 3 now and they are all great. I have the No Time to Die, Planet Ocean, and SpeedMaster homages. All of them are good. Even the Seiko movement in the 007 and Planet Ocean automatic's are pretty damn solid for the price point. You really cant go too wrong with them. I agree, though, I wish they'd drop the "Pagani Design" lettering and just go with the symbol, but other than that, they are 9/10 watches for the price point they sell for.
They absolutely do. I was quite surprised by the quality, as I had not even considered them, partially due to the name. And it's not even as bad as some others. Berny is another that I slept on...great builds there, too. They have also been experimenting with logo only dials. This PD GMT really kicks it up a notch, and is also logo only...check it out: th-cam.com/video/8iCFx0hthZU/w-d-xo.html
@WatchWitt Damn that is nice, if I was going to get another PD I was going to get the Rolex explorer 2 GMT homage. But the one you just posted is amazing colours. I'll have to reconsider that.
@MrKevin486 Comes in blue too...also looks good, but the green and black is more dynamic. They up'd their crystal game. Just need some work in the lume department now!
@WatchWitt Yea that dial is amazingly eye catching. I want a new GMT anyways so it'll be a hard choice for me. I'll admit PD's weakness is the lume but they are getting better. The lume on the Planet Ocean homage is the best lume I've seen from them and it's pretty good.
I'm shocked at mine. It keeps better time than my Bulova Lunar Pilot and it's "Ultra high frequency quartz" movement.
I wear my Bulova Lunar Pilot to the office during the week and put the PD1701 on my wrist for the weekend.
The 100m water resistance means that I can wear it in the pool, at the beach, and anywhere else I don't want to wear my Bulova Lunar Pilot.
The abysmal quality of the "Moonswatch" tells you just what Omega thinks of individuals wishing to spend less than $1000.00 on a watch.
My Pagani design tells you just what I think of Omega.
Wow! That IS surprising! Definitely a great little Seiko movement inside.
Hi, Bro i'm checking many reviews from buyers 2024 in Aliexpress and thing is the Bezel scale is different (lines instead of dots) also the 2 white dots at the 12 o'clock marker gone missing... and the watch itself looks cheaper... yours looks fantastic but seem like Pagani is going cheap right now... IDK..
Yes, they changed them. Nobody really knows why, but speculation is that they were too close to the original watch. I've seen reviews featuring the changes...the watch looks identical in quality/build...just those revisions are different.
My main complaint (apart from the pointless 24-hour dial) with the VK63 movement is that I wish the subdial minutes hand clicked decisively when the seconds hand passed 12. Right now, the subdial markers are so tiny and the minute hand just slides from one minute to the next - it makes it hard to see exactly what minute you're on. It's a small thing, but I wish it had a more crisp advancement.
I'll give you that. I have another Seiko chronograph movement that does that and I do prefer that style. It's more interactive.
I have this Pagani Design 'Speedy', I also have their homage to the Rolex 'Daytona' (£70), looks fabulous on a Nato because once again the bracelet wasn't very good.
At least most of the retailers include that free Bond NATO to get you going, too. I love this on all kinds of straps, though!
I bought one and it’s high quality
Definitely outstanding build quality for the low price!
I think they could sell it for 200-300€ too. What a bargain.
@@BoccaccioAC If this were a microbrand watch with a good name, and maybe a little less 1:1 homage...absolutely.
Thank you for the review!!! Just subscribed as well!
You're welcome...thanks for coming along for the ride!
Great review! I've got the version 5, the Mission to Mars/Alaska Project design, even has a sapphire bezel. Outstanding build.
If you know, you know...right?!
@@WatchWitt Exactly! 👍👍👍 Just spent a week enjoying buys from Sugess, with the ST1901 column wheel chrono. Great stuff!
@135ipocketrocket2 Beautiful!
have this and binned the bracelet it was too poorly finished and sharp,the watch itself is fine with the seiko movement very good
Yes, a little sharp, but I'm ok with the bracelet overall. Just don't like the process of removing and/or putting it back on the watch head. Bear.
Do you have a link for the rubber strap? I can’t find them on AliExpress
Sure...it was in the description of the video I sent you...but here's direct: Tropical FKM Strap
a.aliexpress.com/_mM97EoY
Of course it looks good - it’s a ripoff Speedmaster 😂 Isn’t that a bit embarrassing?
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i would trust it more in space than my moonswatch hahaha
Haha....well, I never thought about that! Maybe...!
I have this. model. It's every bit as good as you say it is.
It really is a nice budget watch, with great looks!
I hve one, but I hve problem. In cold weather the glass bcome foging 😢😢😢
That's not good.
I wish it had no date and a full mechanical movement. Would pay easy double the price
I think a lot of people would! There are some variations without the date, if you want to play around with the mechaquartz for a while...
I also own it and love it , also removed the strap for a leather with white accents amazing. They have a v5 version which comes with meteroite dial in white or sky blue
I like the tan leather strap shown in this video...great contrast! Yes, I was one of the first to show off the V4 meteorite style dials. They came out RIGHT after I received this one, so I stumbled upon them and ordered right away. I did flip those, though, as I just prefer the look of this black dial. th-cam.com/video/TdCCR0N2Sv0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UAVxiPA4Mh5WQJTD
I am color blind….those other straps make the watch pop a lot to me. Looks great. Thank you for sharing.
Oh, wow...interesting comment...thanks!
And I subscribed of course. Lol…
I screenshotted the (I think green) straps to attempt to find them online.
- Is there an affiliate link I can go to so I help the channel/you?
@tassolovesar15s What time into the video and maybe I can help you find it? The green one I see has leather ends closest to the watch head. That one is from a Timex Expedition watch, so not available separately.
As soon as you mentioned quartz i'm out.
This was my first mechaquartz, and I've got to say that it's pretty cool. The small running seconds hand hits every marker, the chronograph hand sweeps at 5 ticks per second, and accuracy on this actual watch shown in the video is +0.0spd! If you liked everything else about it, I would say give quartz a chance! But it would be cool if they offered this economically with a mechanical chronograph movement!
Automatic chronographs start at 700 dollars lol
@rickproductions9497 Well, actually there are some mechanical chronographs that are easily under $200. Most use the Seaguall ST-19 movement, though, which wouldn't line up with this dial configuration.
I love there rime pieces . I have this one the red and rhe baby blue one too.
Cool! Affordable enough to have multiple color choices of a watch you love!
Has anyone had the chrono hand fall off? It happened on my Corgeaut.
All hands intact here! That would suck...
Just got mine today, love it, but out of the box the bracelet was clanky and cheap feeling, BUT grab a bottle of rock ‘n’ roll chain lube (blue) and work it into the bracelet and pins and wipe off and it is a completely new bracelet. Buttery smooth and quiet. I will probably still swap some new straps in and out, but it makes the factory bracelet very serviceable.
That's quite the DIY fix! Yes, these look good on SOOOO many straps! I haven't had mine back on the bracelet for quite some time.
I love my speedy pagani
It's great for everyday wear!
The no AR coating bums me out. Do much glare outside
They added it to the PD-1779 (basically the same watch, but dial is a little different) and it looks fantastic!
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I've been so tempted to buy the MoonSwatch, but from what I can determine, it's really not worth the money you pay. I'm so glad this watch exists and I think I'll grab one. Nice review!!
I just looked at the online availability of the "Classic Four," and the 30m water resistance rating caught me off guard! I forgot. The steel case with this Pagani, and tribute dial really make it a great alternative to the MoonSwatch.
I always promised myself the Speedy and in 2015, bought one, and I love it, but that hexalite crystal, and the fact that prices have now rocketed and wearing one makes you a target, these days the Pagani sits on my wrist most days, and yeah I know its not the same, but bloody hell its far better than the moonswatch and for less money (and yeah I bought one of them too!)
Normally leave it on the bracelet but sometimes a Marine Nationale blue, black of khaki strap gets an outing. (Damn they're the most comfortable of watch straps).
Anyway if you are ondering buying a PD, then don't, buy it and providing you can live with it not saying "Omega Speedmaster Professional" on the dial, you will love it.
Great testimony! You're not the first Speedy owner to chime in and let us know that you've got a Pagani too. It's great to hear that these give at least a LITTLE taste of the original. There's no arguing that they're a great buy/bull for the money, whether it's your beater watch or the nicest watch you can afford.
whats the app name that you use for timing your watch???
Watchee...it's awesome! There are three levels of the app. Skip the free one and get the midtier at minimum you'll love it. Watchee | Cool App for Watch Nerds! Track Your Collection
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Question, will this fit my 16,5cm wrist? Since i saw multiple people saying the bracelet can’t fit small wrists since you can’t remove many links. I have a 1653 atm with a few removable links spare.
It should, in theory, if your PD-1653 fits. That watch has a lug to lug of about 48mm, and this one is just a tad shorter at 47mm. They do offer strap options instead of the bracelet, but I always like to own the bracelet and swap other aftermarket straps on my own.
@@WatchWitt hmm yeah okay good point. Usually not someone who likes to try other straps. Almost always wearing the original bracelet. But since this is literally a strap monster, there are enough different solutions. Thanks for answering!
@lorenzo7687 Definitely fun to swap around straps on this one...it might even give you a strap habit!
Used to like purchasing homage watches from Aliexpress. But after a while found out to not get the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment of saving for the real deal. As I am one who likes the Wabi Sabi, I dont mind getting them used too. Keeps the value gives me more of a sense of satisfaction in life. Maybe it”s just me….
I completely relate to what you're saying...you're not the only one. I love the thrill of a great bargain with all these specs. I'm still INTO my homage watches, but for the most part could part with them easily if I had to choose between them and a major or microbrand watch in my collection. I've always like the homage watches best that pay tribute to a watch that is no longer available/manufactured or is incredibly unobtainable/expensive!
Just great watches for a good price!!! 👌💯
Absolutely!
I don't understand your language, could you tell me how accurate the watch is? thank you sir
VERY accurate. This watch didn't gain or lose even one second a day, when keeping records for almost a year!
👌 thanks
Great video and great review! Q: on Amazon there is a black sailcloth option is it any good? Better to get the Artem instead? Thanks.
Thanks! I haven't seen their sailcloth in person, so can't comment to the quality. I have heard accounts of it fraying over time, though. The ARTEM is expensive, just FYI, but superior. I pretty much always recommend buying on the bracelet (unless you absolutely hate them) so you have that fitted end link, and buying your own aftermarket alternative straps.
@@WatchWitt I will order the Artem ;) Looking to your next review.
They look great together, that's for sure!
What disappointing was the Quartz.
Would be cool to see them do a mechanical movement, but would obviously drive the price up. Also need one that matches the subdial layout. That said, I enjoy this mechaquartz...it was my first, and I gotta say that the accuracy combined with the fairly smooth sweep of the chronograph seconds is a nice pairing.
lume on pagani watches suck a lot. it' s the same on all of their watches, too bad.. but it's not 90 here, it's up to 120 euros, which is one of the most expensive pagani design. have a look on the latest PD-1736, "panerai-style. this one is beautiful, and this one is really a steal: 56euros , with a NH39 inside! it's almost the price of the movement itself..
Would be great if they stepped it up a notch, right?!
Where Can I but the rubber strap in the video?
Those are Juelong's version of a Tropic Strap...available on AliExpress as well. Here's my video featuring them: FKM Rubber Straps Under $10! Juelong Watch Band Review - AliExpress
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I have V3. Watch fab. The bracelet is truly bad bad bad. Nightmare to adjust.
Budget beauty! I didn't have problems sizing, but it's a bear to take off and put back on the watch head. I'm sure a better set of tools would make it easier. Might be time to upgrade!
@@WatchWitt exactly the watch head. I have some rudimentary tools. I think my eyesight doesn’t help these days 🤪
No, it's not you...it's definitely the bracelet/springbars!
I can attest to the quality here. I have 2 Speedmaster Professionals and really wanted the new white dial. Got that here for next to nothing and it works and looks great. To those interested in the real deal, this is a great way to try out the form factor and have something to beat without too much worry. Don't sell these short.
Excellent testimony. You’re among many who have said something similar in regard to owning the original and this version. I reverse engineered the situation for me…never really wanted the Omega UNTIL I tried this one…it gave me the itch!
Yep just purchased the V3 & like yourself put it on a fkm tropic.Looks lovely.Thanks for the review 👍
Looks good on SOO many straps...enjoy!
Mine comes Friday. Once the rest of the planet finds out about these. They will be hard to get one on your wrist.
Might get a few more just in case. lol
Oh, don't worry...they'll make more! 😂
Great video man. I've been deliberating between buying this with the bracelet and the regular band for quite a while. This video convinced me to skip the bracelet. I've seen an original Speedy with a Milanese mesh and I think I'll try that. By the way, at 3:30 there is a rubber strap with raised pyramids. That is very cool looking-where did you get that?
Thanks! I'm a bracelet guy, so I always like to buy it with the bracelet and do my own aftermarket if I have to. I have quite the little collection of straps too! The rubber strap you're asking about is the Super Waffle from StrapsCo. I've got an old video here if you want to see it up close. It's very thick and beefy!
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Поганый дизайн… этим всё и сказано)
Мне нравится дизайн, за исключением 24-часового дополнительного циферблата в этой версии.
The neat thing about the 24-hour subdial is that you can grab the approximate time of day without having to read the wider watch.
Ok...I never would have thought of that. Still not for me. 😂
Hi. Do you have a link for the Nato band shown at 5:57? Thanks!
It was a 2nd strap included with my purchase. I'm not sure if many of the AliExpress stores still include that free. But it's a Pagani branded strap.
Wow, you're the only one to mention that the chronograph stops at 60 minutes. Seems a lot of companies miss the point of what they're making.
I get it. It makes sense, to save battery life...especially if you accidentally started the chrono! I guess if you want to time more than an hour, you should just fork over the money for a mechanical chronograph.
Made by benyar? So says Amazon. Looks nice clearly a speedmaster replica. You said cheapass wit..lol😂
I think they are the same company, yes. Replica may not be the right term, as that has connotations of deception. But, yes, a great homage to the Speedy for budget enthusiasts. Well, those are some cheap-ass springbars!!!
I didn’t hear you mention the size of the bracelet / inner lug to lug measurement. Could you share that?
20mm...it's right up front at 00:37
I have the same watch on the same silicone rubber strap as you have shown. I agree with everything you have said in your review. It is a great value watch.But that bracelet is an issue, I had to polish the rough edges out with fine grit sanding sticks. In the end I gave up and removed the thing, put it on Nato straps and the black rubber strap. A strap monster it is.
The lume is simply pathetic. Like all PDesign watches lume application is frustratingly bad. PDesign are going to need to lift their game in future on all their watches to remain competitive. Other AE stores selling San Martin and Baltany etc to name just a few better presented offerings, are doing just that with astonishing quality at very reasonable prices. Cheers !
You're the second to comment on sanding down the edges! I don't feel they're THAT sharp, but they could definitely use some refinement. It looks great on the bracelet! I just don't want to bother with the hassle it takes to get it back on the watch head, so strap choices make more sense/fun! Yes, PD please to talk to STEELDIVE's lume manager! 😂
And it's 5 grand cheaper than a Speedy. Just ordered one. Can you really complain at 90 dollars? Great review, thanks.
Well, in no way does it compete with the Speedmaster, but like you said, at $90 it sure is a fun watch on its own! Thanks for the compliment, and enjoy your new PD!
Best bracelet for this watch is an Uncle President. Unfortunately, it costs twice the price of this watch.
I'll bet that looks good! The ARTEM Sailcloth strap in this video is the same situation, as shown/outfitted.
How much in Indian rupee
About 5,000 Indian Rupee right now…on sale. Check the AliExpress link in the description.
Hi was wondering do people with small wrist not able to wear the bracelet it comes with? Oh and does the glow in the dark last for a few minutes or just a few seconds. I’m so excited to get mine this weekend always wanted a speedmaster but deliver is taking like a whole week.
You should be able to get this bracelet to fit you. The luminescence is pretty poor...doesn't last very long. A week is pretty quick!
It’s just that I’m so excited it feels like it’s taking so long and I have so much work at school so the days are long study for the whole day everyday even on the weekend even if I don’t have to do the days are. long 😢😢😢😢😢
Thanks for the info looks great with just about any strap❤
Yes, black or white dials are usually pretty versatile like that. Fun to be able to change the overall look for some variety. Thanks for watching!
In other words : a no brainer
Some people still feel the need to resist buying this watch....so, not a no-brainer for others! 😂
Absolutely right about most, if not all the comments. Got the Snoopy blue colour scheme and love it, swapped it out with a sail cloth, stitched band in blue and it looks the part. Time accuracy is spot on too. All in all beats the plastic offering by a country mile.
Glad to hear you're enjoying it! I'll bet that sailcloth looks awesome with it!
Hahaha, the strap is more expensive than the watch, reality in the global market 2023
Right?! Well, the strap is $85...but I added deployant clasp and quick release springbars. I thought about featuring this watch in my ARTEM video th-cam.com/video/Ag6IunpgO5Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DPB079j2WhQZ7eq_ , but decided it might be better saved for this video!
a mechanical watch make more sense than an electronic one in space
Ain't nobody taking a Pagani to space! 😂
Nah, most watches in space are quartz.
Do you know why some have dots on each side of the 12 marker and some don’t?
I'm not positive, but they earlier versions had the dots, then they mysteriously disappeared. Some have speculated that it made for too close of a match to the original watch's dial.
If PD put a mechanical chronograph Seagull
I would buy it but not with this movement. The 24hr subdial is pointless and it costs about 20 to 30 dollars us on various sites.
That would be awesome if they did that. Maybe the Seagull ST-1902. Not sure if it's case compatible for sizing, but PD would probably sell a lot more of these! They could just keep both choices, since the mechanical would cost more.
Maybe they offer an automatic alternative in the future? But personally I am happy with quartz as it is accurate and doesn’t need service. And remember: the watch costs 100€ only.
@@BoccaccioAC That would be cool if they offered a choice!
This is a great watch, the only negative and severe drawback is the lack of any AR coating on the sapphire . It really makes reading the watch distracting and annoying at times, to the point that I skip it and choose my Seiko Speedtimer or Bulova lunar pilot instead. I always tell myself that I can take it to a watch repair place and have the crystal replaced.
Yeah, they added anti-reflective coating to the PD-1779, which is basically the same watch…just blacked out and semi-skeleton dial. See the difference here: th-cam.com/video/L-GE5W66SFQ/w-d-xo.html
@@WatchWitt Maybe for version 5 they'll add AR
I've had one a little over a year and I really like it. Mine stays on the bracelet.
I like the bracelet too, but I haven't had it on for a while...looks SO good on so many different straps.
I have three....love them ❤
Cool! Which dials/colors?
@WatchWitt a black speedy, gold and gray dail and a 57 speedy arrow hands.
@@scarredhandsreviews Nice!