Speedy Homage One Year Later: Is the Pagani Design PD-1701 v3 Still Worth It?

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This is the watch featured in my popular MoonSwatch Killer Unboxing video. After reading the comments in other watch channels' MoonSwatch videos a year ago, I bought the Pagani Design PD-1701 v3 to check it out. I was pleasantly surprised, and ended up keeping the watch I bought just as a video idea and had planned on flipping. I had never really been drawn to the original Speedy, but this homage has definitely turned that around! Wasn't that the goal of the MoonSwatch...to attract new/younger enthusiasts to the Omega brand? So, nearly one year later, I'm doing my full review of the PD-1701 Version 3. Is it still worth it?
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00:00 Managing Expectations
00:37 Measurements and Specifications
01:27 Seiko VK63 Mechaquartz Movement
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@cbody70 8 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 8 месяцев назад

Yeah, if you love this bracelet no need to take it off. BUT…it looks great on SO many straps!

@user-zz2em8lq2n 4 дня назад

Excuse me, where was this watch made and is it of excellent quality?

@WatchWitt 4 дня назад

@user-zz2em8lq2n These are manufactured in China, and so far this watch has represented excellent quality.

@lew9223 8 месяцев назад

Enjoyed your video, I wanted to comment that not all watch channels go back & review a purchase after 1 year. Great stuff. Thanks

@WatchWitt 8 месяцев назад

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….😂

@mtbrookie596 6 месяцев назад

I’ve had mine for some time and cannot be happier with it!

@WatchWitt 6 месяцев назад

Great budget watch, and looks good on tons of straps!

@kennethroll3683 9 месяцев назад

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..

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

It really does have a great feel to it, in your hand and on your wrist. Great case...!

@jonathanturner4220 5 месяцев назад

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

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

Precise description.

@brianmsahin 4 месяца назад

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.

@WatchWitt 4 месяца назад

Awesome to hear! These look great on tons of straps...your white leather option sounds like a great pairing!

@joostkiefte7683 7 месяцев назад

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

@WatchWitt 7 месяцев назад

Seiko makes a great movement! Excellent choice by PD. I dig this mecaquartz, with the exception of the 24hr subdial.

@louis111 9 месяцев назад

I just bought it because it looked so good and I have been happy with it ever since.

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

It’s definitely a looker! I love the black ceramic bezel insert in the sunshine!

@RocktCityTim 6 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 6 месяцев назад

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.

@frankie4321 3 месяца назад

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.

@WatchWitt 3 месяца назад

Glad to hear you're enjoying it! I'll bet that sailcloth looks awesome with it!

@mitchgross592 5 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

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!

@oswith971 2 месяца назад

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

@WatchWitt 2 месяца назад

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.

@1vegasdood 2 месяца назад

You have a great radio voice! I am new to be obsessed with watches and just ordered two diff. Paganis....Looking forward to them.

@WatchWitt 2 месяца назад

Thanks! Which two Pagani's did you get? This one is on sale for $59 right now!

@bigriceburner Месяц назад

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.

@WatchWitt Месяц назад

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.

@ssnerd583 9 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

Definitely great value and accurate! It's a bonus that they look beautiful and wear well!

@ssnerd583 9 месяцев назад

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

@135ipocketrocket2 7 месяцев назад

Great review! I've got the version 5, the Mission to Mars/Alaska Project design, even has a sapphire bezel. Outstanding build.

@WatchWitt 7 месяцев назад

If you know, you know...right?!

@135ipocketrocket2 7 месяцев назад

@@WatchWitt Exactly! 👍👍👍 Just spent a week enjoying buys from Sugess, with the ST1901 column wheel chrono. Great stuff!

@WatchWitt 7 месяцев назад

@135ipocketrocket2 Beautiful!

@TheGrenadier97 9 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

Who knows…maybe that’s brewing somewhere…!

@TheGrenadier97 9 месяцев назад

Hope so. Have a good day, cheers

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 8 месяцев назад

@@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.

@MSPA2006 4 месяца назад

I was so blessed to find and purchase an older version V3, brand new. I’m keeping my fingers crossed it will be quality built like yours, Witt, with the second hand aligned with the markers. 👍

@WatchWitt 4 месяца назад

Cool! I wonder if it’s fairly common for this watch or if I just got lucky? I haven’t heard any other owners comment about that. Though, being a small seconds hand, maybe it’s not as crucial to some.

@MSPA2006 4 месяца назад

@@WatchWitt Good things happen (for a reason) to good people…

@TC-bj8pu 17 дней назад

Thank you for the review!!! Just subscribed as well!

@WatchWitt 17 дней назад

You're welcome...thanks for coming along for the ride!

@bradleypariah 9 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

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...

@WH250398 9 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

Bracelets are an area for improvement, but like you said, at this price it's a compromise.

@jamesgrant9377 8 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 8 месяцев назад

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!

@j1a9m7e2s 8 месяцев назад

I believe it does. Doesn’t make sense really.

@eightballsidepocket9467 5 месяцев назад

I wear mine on a black nato strap with brushed hardware, love it!

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

Great look!

@diydad7704 5 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

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…

@felo6035 9 месяцев назад

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 👍

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

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!

@felo6035 9 месяцев назад

@@WatchWitt 👍👌

@G.D.9 8 месяцев назад

Great review! I'd like to know whats the bracelet width at the clasp? I wanna know if it's 18 or 20m.

@WatchWitt 8 месяцев назад

Thanks! It's a great budget watch! Yes, the bracelet tapers to 18mm at the clasp.

@richardlow6648 9 месяцев назад

I really like mine! If only they had added more lume, I could live with the rest of the design decisions.

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

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.

@maximushornet 9 месяцев назад

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

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

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. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TdCCR0N2Sv0.htmlsi=UAVxiPA4Mh5WQJTD

@falconinflight6235 6 месяцев назад

Excellent review

@WatchWitt 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! Crackin' budget watch.

@darkchocolate4643 8 месяцев назад

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 8 месяцев назад

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!

@darkchocolate4643 8 месяцев назад

@@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

@WatchWitt 8 месяцев назад

It's not you...this fitment is tight, and complicated by those cheap-ass springbars! I tried various tools....none were easy.

@your__daddyy 7 месяцев назад

what band size goes with this watch? and are your using one of the quick release straps?

@WatchWitt 7 месяцев назад

It's 20mm. The black rubber strap shown primarily in this video (while I'm holding the watch) is not included, but yes, it is quick release.

@Sarehole 9 месяцев назад

Looks surprisingly great! A real steal.

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

Yes, I bought it just as a video idea and was planning on flipping it afterwards. I kept it. I was impressed and it actually has me jonesin’ for a real Speedmaster now!

@MyName-nx1jj 8 месяцев назад

I've got one and I gotta say, the lume is quite good. I can read it all night long with no problem.

@WatchWitt 8 месяцев назад

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.

@jb6027 7 месяцев назад

I agree, the V3 version's lume can be read a looong time with night adjusted vision.

@scarredhandsreviews 9 месяцев назад

I have three....love them ❤

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

Cool! Which dials/colors?

@scarredhandsreviews 9 месяцев назад

@WatchWitt a black speedy, gold and gray dail and a 57 speedy arrow hands.

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

@@scarredhandsreviews Nice!

@201950201950 9 месяцев назад

I love there rime pieces . I have this one the red and rhe baby blue one too.

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

Cool! Affordable enough to have multiple color choices of a watch you love!

@TFS877 4 месяца назад

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.

@WatchWitt 4 месяца назад

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!

@TFS877 4 месяца назад

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 😢😢😢😢😢

@elswick1542 8 месяцев назад

Great watch! Had mine just over a year, lume is poor but a fantastic watch for the money.

@WatchWitt 8 месяцев назад

Totally agree! Thanks for collaborating my story.

@jonlittell 5 месяцев назад

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?

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

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! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VOCUJnFxm8s.html

@tassolovesar15s 3 месяца назад

I am color blind….those other straps make the watch pop a lot to me. Looks great. Thank you for sharing.

@WatchWitt 3 месяца назад

Oh, wow...interesting comment...thanks!

@tassolovesar15s 3 месяца назад

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?

@WatchWitt 3 месяца назад

@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.

@SpaceMonkey13X 9 месяцев назад

I've enjoyed mine for quite some time now. Have yet to swap the band though. Thanks for the heads up on that and for a great review.

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

Yeah, if you love it on the bracelet, just leave it...until you're prepared to wrestle that thing off! Who knows, maybe I just got one with poor tolerances.

@violinmke 9 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

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!

@jb6027 7 месяцев назад

Great idea!

@TFS877 4 месяца назад

I’m thinking of getting a tagheur or fossil leather bracelet on it they look so good😅

@WatchWitt 4 месяца назад

It looks great on leather!

@ericandersen612 4 месяца назад

I didn’t hear you mention the size of the bracelet / inner lug to lug measurement. Could you share that?

@WatchWitt 4 месяца назад

20mm...it's right up front at 00:37

@FT4Freedom 3 месяца назад

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.

@WatchWitt 3 месяца назад

Ok...I never would have thought of that. Still not for me. 😂

@chronos-calculus 5 месяцев назад

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?

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

I featured that watch too! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TdCCR0N2Sv0.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.

@Tomaso-TheGreat 5 месяцев назад

Extension for your Space Suit lol........ I like that line!

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

Gotta have a little fun...!

@Tomaso-TheGreat 5 месяцев назад

@@WatchWitt I have this watch also, it's been a super watch the past months I have had it.

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

@@Tomaso-TheGreatAbsolutely...it's a great budget watch!

@ericandersen612 3 месяца назад

Do you know why some have dots on each side of the 12 marker and some don’t?

@WatchWitt 3 месяца назад

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.

@mikeellis4345 9 месяцев назад

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 !

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

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! 😂

@Dimelus5 9 месяцев назад

where can i buy this black strap with white lines that u recommended?

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

That's from ARTEM. artemstraps.com/collections/sailcloth-watch-straps and my review of them is here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ag6IunpgO5Q.htmlsi=f2kXK--RAIT8Uvew

@mnorth1351 6 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 6 месяцев назад

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!

@YuriBoyka69 9 месяцев назад

I have the same beauty only my problem is the chronographe stop after ~30sec

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

What?! That's no good. Is a hand obstructed, or the battery low?

@christiantosumbung5791 Месяц назад

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….

@WatchWitt Месяц назад

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!

@MrKevin486 3 месяца назад

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.

@WatchWitt 3 месяца назад

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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8iCFx0hthZU.html

@MrKevin486 3 месяца назад

@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.

@WatchWitt 3 месяца назад

@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!

@MrKevin486 3 месяца назад

@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.

@jb6027 7 месяцев назад

I have this. model. It's every bit as good as you say it is.

@WatchWitt 7 месяцев назад

It really is a nice budget watch, with great looks!

@PjW13 День назад

Thanks

@WatchWitt День назад

You're welcome...those are great quality straps for super cheap price. I have a ton of them in different sizes/colors!

@PjW13 День назад

Do you have a link for the rubber strap? I can’t find them on AliExpress

@WatchWitt День назад

Sure...it was in the description of the video I sent you...but here's direct: Tropical FKM Strap a.aliexpress.com/_mM97EoY

@user-pt9uv5nh2v Месяц назад

whats the app name that you use for timing your watch???

@WatchWitt Месяц назад

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 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fz-VFHA1LoE.html

@micksmithson6724 22 дня назад

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.

@WatchWitt 22 дня назад

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.

@Spidouz 6 месяцев назад

I would love an automatic version from Pagani, even if it would cost 3 or 4x more… that would still be a great homage to the Speedy, but with the movement of a Speedy Reduced.

@WatchWitt 6 месяцев назад

That would be cool. I wonder how many people would be into that?

@jonathanturner4220 5 месяцев назад

SEAGULL CALIBER ST1902 I have an Invicta with this movement in it. A lot like the Venus or Valjoux This would up the price by a few hundred but worth it.

@toadinthehole8085 7 месяцев назад

Its a nice looking watch white on black

@WatchWitt 7 месяцев назад

Always a great combo!

@gld2139 5 месяцев назад

The Pagani Daytona homage is a great deal too.

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

That one doesn't appeal to me for some reason. I'm sure it's a great deal, though!

@DMR52xp3 4 месяца назад

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.

@WatchWitt 4 месяца назад

I've had a few in on the channel...really diggin' the Zulu Time homage: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8iCFx0hthZU.html

@TRAN305 5 месяцев назад

I bought one and it’s high quality

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

Definitely outstanding build quality for the low price!

@BoccaccioAC 5 месяцев назад

I think they could sell it for 200-300€ too. What a bargain.

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

@@BoccaccioAC If this were a microbrand watch with a good name, and maybe a little less 1:1 homage...absolutely.

@stuartmcfarlane6337 Месяц назад

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!

@WatchWitt Месяц назад

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.

@stuartmcfarlane6337 29 дней назад

Thanks

@bikeman123 7 месяцев назад

Amazes me that Pagani managed to make a quartz movement thicker than the mechanical original. By the way mecaquartz is not a mechinical chronograph, it merely has a small mechanical flyback mechanism for the second hand.

@WatchWitt 7 месяцев назад

Haha, right?! I love the crystal distortion though, so don't mind the thickness. Yes, I'm aware it's not a mechanical chronograph. The most simple way to explain the name "mechaquartz" is to say what I did.

@a0r0a7 7 месяцев назад

It is a mechanical module driven by a 2 pole stepper motor as described in calibre corner. Mechanics generates the ticking secondhand sweep. It emulates a traditional ticking chronograph. I don't think it is merely a flyback secondhand as you describe. Agreed it is not a complete mechanical chronograph as it is part of the quartz movement.

@user-cn9iq1ti4p 6 месяцев назад

One question: how well is the cloth strap on the cloth strap version

@WatchWitt 6 месяцев назад

Couldn't tell you, as I haven't seen one in person. Maybe someone else can chime in. I think you're talking about the black sailcloth looking strap with white stitching that is an option instead of the bracelet? I love the way that one looks. If you don't like the bracelet, I would go for it. Straps are replaceable! Otherwise, I'd suggest the bracelet, then outfit with your own aftermarket strap.

@clc2328 3 дня назад

Its OK but not great, if I did it again I'd get the bracelet just to have it and find my own cloth strap elsewhere. Its nylon and starting to fray at the lugs.

@andrewb2475 10 дней назад

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.

@WatchWitt 10 дней назад

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!

@billj5645 4 месяца назад

I've had one a little over a year and I really like it. Mine stays on the bracelet.

@WatchWitt 4 месяца назад

I like the bracelet too, but I haven't had it on for a while...looks SO good on so many different straps.

@user-cu1ul6kg2p 5 месяцев назад

Mine gusslThe watch arrived quickly and is in very good condition. I am ecstatic with my purchase and the excellent quality. Very recommended

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

Very nice...glad to hear!

@urielalbertosanchezm 5 месяцев назад

I love my speedy pagani

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

It's great for everyday wear!

@cesarespinozaspain 5 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

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: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-L-GE5W66SFQ.html

@cesarespinozaspain 5 месяцев назад

@@WatchWitt Maybe for version 5 they'll add AR

@violinmke 6 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 6 месяцев назад

I told you it was hard to see! The V4 omitted the date.

@williamthomas6106 9 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

Wow! That IS surprising! Definitely a great little Seiko movement inside.

@jonathanlloyd2306 7 месяцев назад

Mine arrived with no dots at the 12 marker! Small dots but iconic!

@WatchWitt 7 месяцев назад

What?! Did they change it? I noticed on the new Dark Side of the Moon homage that they are no longer there, but figured that was just because of a different dial. I love those dots! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-L-GE5W66SFQ.html

@jonathanlloyd2306 7 месяцев назад

I'm sending it back. It must be an error but I have seen some on Amazon and eBay with no dots. I got mine from the official PD store on aliexpress.

@WatchWitt 7 месяцев назад

I wonder if they changed it due to resembling the original dial too much? If so, the next one you get will probably be the same. It's expensive to send back to Hong Kong!

@stevensteven3417 5 месяцев назад

@@jonathanlloyd2306Its the new design, they made it worse, also the numbers on the Tachimetre look different. 🤮

@frankie4321 4 месяца назад

Ordered the Snoopy on a sail cloth band for 120 Australian dollars, looking forward to seeing if it stacks up as per the video

@WatchWitt 4 месяца назад

Great price! The blue and white...did you get version 2 or version 5? Come back and leave your thoughts on it after the first week!

@frankie4321 3 месяца назад

Believe it’s V4, the markings on the Tachymeter are different and the two dots at 12 o’clock are missing, the rest appears as per video. Time accuracy is brilliant. Supplied blue sail cloth band is narrow and short for my wrist, swapped it out for a similar style and look better made with a quick release clasp, all in all bloody good value and made offering.

@PjW13 2 дня назад

Where Can I but the rubber strap in the video?

@WatchWitt 2 дня назад

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 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7YVt0e6dbq0.html

@watchsixto 9 месяцев назад

I got lucky to have hands-on experience with the speedy homage bracelet. It is ok at best movement, which is killer

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

I do think I like this bracelet more than others who have experienced it. Yes, this movement is nice, but the 24 hr subdial doesn't do anything for me.

@Bimmerstye1 8 месяцев назад

I have two of these. The 50th anniversary one with the gold accents and the same one as yours. I love them both. The first one always sits on its bracelet. The other one also came on a bracelet but like you I removed it and I have a few straps and bands for it and swap them regularly. The watch really suits pretty much all styles and colour straps and bands you put on it. A few months ago I even bought a third one. Another classic black dial with white hands. I bought this one as a gift for my father. He hadn't worn a watch in decades so I didn't know how he would react to it but he loves it and wears it all the time now. I have a few other homage watches but these are my favorite ones. They really are great looking watches. Specially for this amount of money.

@WatchWitt 8 месяцев назад

Yes, this watch hasn't really seen a strap it doesn't like...some are just better matches than others! Definitely a great budget watch. I might check out the new 1779 Apollo version soon...

@Bimmerstye1 8 месяцев назад

@@WatchWitt I didn't know about the 1779 model. Just saw it and I must say, I like the look of it. Chances are I will be getting that one as well in the future.

@WatchWitt 8 месяцев назад

@Bimmerstye1 Just came out. I'll put it on the channel as soon as it comes in from Hong Kong! (Weeks?!) I'm hoping the leather rally strap is halfway decent. We KNOW the watch is. I think AR coating was added to the underside of the crystal too...not positive.

@Bimmerstye1 8 месяцев назад

@@WatchWitt Great! I'll keep an eye out for your video then.

@podrikpo 25 дней назад

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..

@WatchWitt 25 дней назад

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.

@TFS877 4 месяца назад

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

@WatchWitt 4 месяца назад

It should fit!

@laurentgagne892 9 месяцев назад

i would trust it more in space than my moonswatch hahaha

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

Haha....well, I never thought about that! Maybe...!

@bmflmf 5 месяцев назад

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

@WatchWitt 4 месяца назад

Oh, don't worry...they'll make more! 😂

@user-xd8tt9bv4l 5 дней назад

I wish it had no date and a full mechanical movement. Would pay easy double the price

@WatchWitt 5 дней назад

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...

@thebestfriendsever9150 5 месяцев назад

Is it 40mm or 42mm case size?

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

42mm. Most places have it listed as 40mm, but it's not. I measured with my calipers in the unboxing video.

@thebestfriendsever9150 5 месяцев назад

@@WatchWitt thats perfect as the 40mm on the ali site has stopped me from grabbing this.

@vezquex 7 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 7 месяцев назад

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.

@dielreis Месяц назад

Great

@WatchWitt Месяц назад

Quality budget watch!

@chavijr9020 15 дней назад

I don't understand your language, could you tell me how accurate the watch is? thank you sir

@WatchWitt 15 дней назад

VERY accurate. This watch didn't gain or lose even one second a day, when keeping records for almost a year!

@chavijr9020 15 дней назад

👌 thanks

@tonnyrosell5746 Месяц назад

From a distance it seems to read porsche design....😁😁😁😁😁

@WatchWitt Месяц назад

Haha! Yeah, I prefer the logo only dials from PD….

@MuhammadTahir-hb5nt 5 месяцев назад

Is it original watch or first copy?

@WatchWitt 5 месяцев назад

The original watch that this pays tribute to is the Omega Speedmaster.

@danielguerrero5474 4 месяца назад

That's how a watch value should be

@WatchWitt 4 месяца назад

The quality does amaze me!

@Shri_V 9 месяцев назад

My only gripe with this is the thickness. Why dd it have to be 14mm, they could have made it 12.5 easily enough I'm guessing.

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

It doesn’t wear that tall, honestly. I think a bit of the overall measurement comes from the domed crystal sitting above the fixed bezel, which is also above the case line. Otherwise, just a little added thickness is probably unavoidable due to the handset stack…hour/minute/chrono seconds…it’s pretty tall.

@violinmke 9 месяцев назад

I have it and I don't like tall watches. It's quite well balanced and still worth buying.

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for backing me up! Definitely not as thick as it appears on paper.

@bikeman123 7 месяцев назад

It's still thicker than my Omega Speedy

@jb6027 7 месяцев назад

It wears thinner than that though. I think you'd like it.

@LymanPhillips 8 месяцев назад

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.

@WatchWitt 8 месяцев назад

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.

@nantabhatamnuay3896 3 месяца назад

Did your Pagani design last long

@WatchWitt 3 месяца назад

Still going strong....it's a well built watch!

@karlgustav5490 8 месяцев назад

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..

@WatchWitt 8 месяцев назад

Would be great if they stepped it up a notch, right?!

@Thedarkethyst 6 месяцев назад

this is way better than a real moonswatch.

@WatchWitt 6 месяцев назад

I don't have a MoonSwatch to compare it to, but I definitely lean towards this option too!

@that_which_is_not 9 месяцев назад

I can imagine it in space! It’s a quartz! 😬

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

Haha! But Pagani Design in space just makes me laugh...😂

@jasoncousins8689 7 месяцев назад

I didn’t want an homage and they can stick their moonswatch, I got the bulova Luna pilot instead 👍

@WatchWitt 7 месяцев назад

Can't go wrong with the Lunar Pilot...awesome watch! I hope to get one of those myself.

@jasoncousins8689 7 месяцев назад

@@WatchWitt , it is great, the sapphire crystal is massive giving the watch real wrist presence, the chrono also stops after a certain time but only to save battery, when you pause it it then displays the elapsed time 👍

@jb6027 7 месяцев назад

That's also a very nice watch!

@stevensteven3417 5 месяцев назад

Ok, just dont go swimming with your Bulova.

@enmovimiento3766 2 месяца назад

Hey Mate weird question: R u Johnny from WAPP 🎙️??

@WatchWitt 2 месяца назад

Nope.

@enmovimiento3766 2 месяца назад

@@WatchWitt sound so similar 🤔

@WatchWitt 2 месяца назад

@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!

@enmovimiento3766 2 месяца назад

@@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 🤣🤣🤣

@WatchWitt 2 месяца назад

@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. 😂

@jazzman5598 9 месяцев назад

VK-67….all together kids…12 hour totalizer or I will not buy. Thanks for the review!

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

Definitely more useful than the 24 hour time subdial!

@williamthomas6106 9 месяцев назад

Except the VK-67 subdials are at 12/9/6, not 9/6/3. The purpose of this watch is primarily to be a Speedy Homage so 9/6/3 subdials are a aesthetic requirement. So kiddies, the VK-67 is not appropriate for this watch.

@WatchWitt 9 месяцев назад

@williamthomas6106 Haha! Well, there's that...yeah. The 12/6/9 looks great too, but as you said would make this a completely different tribute!