WORTH ALL THE HYPE? Pagani Design PD1723 Vintage Air-King Homage Watch Review #HWR 

The dial is definitely the star of the show. It's clean and elegant... Apart from that PT5000 text anyway.

I know what you mean. It does look great though.

Cheers mate. What strap have you got yours on now then? Also did you have any issues with the crown on yours at all?

So it seems that the issue isn't just with mine then. That's a bit of a shame.

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I agree. my problem made it almost impossible to set the time. I hope PD gets these issues under control soon. They could have just bagged the lume altogether. The price point will keep me coming back regardless. Cheers!

Yeah they're heading in the right direction. Improving the lume is the really important thing now I think.

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it. I'd say that this is one of Pagani Designs best pieces to date.

crazy cheap now during Black Friday, $71 US with 19% tax included!

Thanks for the tip 👍

Graphite powder, the stuff lock smiths use, works a treat.

Thank you. I always try to keep my videos honest and objective.

It's a refreshing change, for sure. Quite a looker isn't it? Yeah the lume is a bit of let down though, unfortunately.

That's a fair point I guess. But I have seen that one other watches before though.

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR if it said pt5000 200m it would look balanced but if it just said 200m it would look a bit empty. I think it's the = in the middle that bothers me most

@@UKRO404 it's just a personal opinion, I just don't complain about rolex doing it because I can't buy a rolex.

@@UKRO404 it's OK for you to disagree, everyone's opinions are valid and there is no such thing as a perfect watch. The bb58 is a very popular watch but I think the hands look terrible on it. I dislike odd lug widths but gs use them. At the end of the day if you like your watch that's all that matters.

The dial is beautiful isn't it? Which is your favourite?

That's fair enough mate. Each to their own. Yeah they definitely need to improve the lume.

Yeah I think I'd have to agree there.

Thanks. The lume is ok on this one. But as with all Pagani Design watches, it's definitely an area that they can improve on though. Especially when you have the likes of Steeldive etc doing watches with far better lume. ru-vid.com/group/PLAvzyytvyE2d6vNzu4zVjA2NZMBXj75fY

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR - Nice, thank you!

I'd say it's their best looking one to date.

I'd definitely say that this is one of their best looking watches to date. The dial is gorgeous. Although overall the watch does have some issues.

Yeah I get what you mean. Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

I've not seen any watches on AliExpress that small. They only fairly recently started to produce more 36mm and 37mm watches really. I remember talking to a seller once asking them if they would consider making a 38mm version of a watch they had. Their response was "no one buys smaller watches".

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR There is only a difference between a small men's watch and a ladies' watch that must be small

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Women are discriminated against

@@artsonpl9821 That's very true.

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching 👍

​@@HonestWatchReviewsHWRAlso, undo the crown and wrap a bit of waxed dental floss around the threads and clean them thoroughly. i'm not joking, this removes the machining residue left on many Chinese watches and makes crown engagement so much smoother! Even on my San Martin, which was good as it was, it got even better!

@@samteks125 God tip. Thanks 👍

I'm glad the video was helpful. Thanks mate I appreciate that. No, I don't have the Red Star watch. I am tempted by them though. I featured it in one of my AliExpress Sale videos a while back, as one I was interested in.

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Is that ok for seagull 1901 to run about + 14 sec a day? Thank you for replying!

It's performing well, apart from the slight issue I mentioned in the review.

Yeah they are heading in the right direction. If they can improve their lume that will make a huge difference.

The hands are exactly like they were on the ‘60s Air King 5500, so no creative touch whatsoever.

I'm sorry to hear that.

The dial is beautiful isn't it? Cheers mate 👍

Eu também acho. Embora tenha algumas coisas que podem ser melhoradas.

Thanks. I'm guessing you're referring to the lume there?

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR yep. And the bracelet as well. For the price, it's disappointing. Pagani design can really do better, that's why.

And the crown! Apparently you are not the only one 😕

@@XjohnjohnX88 Damn that's a shame.

Yeah the dial is beautiful isn't it? Would it be your first homage then?

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Well, homage is a loaded term, how many dive watches I have that have the oyster case.? This is a bit like the Invicta 1953 which I also have, not an obvious Rolex to homage and no give away Mecedes hands......so maybe my second🤣

@@jamesblonde2271 The vintage inspired homages that you can't really get anymore tend to be more acceptable for most people, even if they aren't really into homages I've found. If you do end up getting one, please consider using my affiliate link. As it really does help to support they channel. Plus it doesn't cost you any extra either.

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I will, especially as ifyou just pump in the ref no it gives you th e explorer homage

Yeah that's the way I feel about it too.

The dial is gorgeous isn't it?

Yeah sorry about that 🤦‍♂️

Спасибо за просмотр.

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No, that's this one 😉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9ZgvSMqPNYM.html

To each their own

@@gideonMorrison I'm sorry. I sound really stupid. It's a good value watch but a proper let down at night. I need to see what time at night it is. Sleep habits suck. My gmt batman is very spotty in the induces with lume application. Not mixed. half of one with no lume. I can't see it. I have a corguet omega like that is the same price with weak lume but see able early morning. I just didn't expect poor watch head machined marks on the back. The case back is good 👍. Dial is awsome meteorite like. I figured after a few years they would change. P t time and ugs (or something like). I was really hoping that I could buy a Pagani design watch that has easy to see dial and hands day or night. In sunshine it reflexes light so it take a second to adapt. I'm a fussy lume pig. I want ar coating. It's so close 😫. Thank you for commenting.

A choice of movements is always nice to have. Yeah unfortunately lume is still Pagani Designs achilles heel.

I have attempted to contact Pagani Design several times with various suggestions. Alas to no avail. Sound advice falls on deaf ears I'm afraid. Keep up the good reviews. JANBOY. RN. Rtd.