Pagani have really upped their game over the last 12 months. They are producing some great looking watches in good sizes and at competitive prices. They're also homaging some different and really lovely watches. I'm impressed. Nice review Steve. Keep up the good work!
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Indeed Pagani is doing some great things. Reaching out to us on Reddit is helping as well.
@arsonfireuk
2 жыл бұрын
They also now have customer service and free returns in some countries. Much, much better service than San Martin, their customer service is really bad and they don't take responsibility for major manufacturing faults
@meizuc9504
Жыл бұрын
I am waiting for them to make homage from siko coctail
@Unlucky1776
11 ай бұрын
@@meizuc9504they’ve had one for awhile
@rbmwiv
Жыл бұрын
The movement is what sold me on this watch. I typically go for automatic or hand wind movements but this is a mecaquartz movement from Seiko with I think 3 jewels in the movement. So it should last a long time. The only other quartz movement I have seen jewels in was in a Tag Heuer. So this movement is made to be serviced also 15 seconds a month accuracy is pretty impressive especially for the price point.
@velvetvelvetki
9 ай бұрын
A precisão deste relógio é de +/- 2 segundos por mês. Eu tenho ele. Movimentos japoneses sempre oferecem mais do que prometem.
@rbmwiv
Жыл бұрын
Just picked one up on sale for $31. They are usually bringing around $55 regular price. I got 2 different colors of them since they were so cheap. I went with the blue and white one. The meteorite texture looks great with those colors.
@rumcajs009
Жыл бұрын
I did the same, white and blue as 31$ is just ridiculous.
@Zero-mr9hp
2 жыл бұрын
Since you like the VH31, I recently picked up a Benrus Type 1 homage with a VH31 from the Qimei store on Aliexpress. I wasn't familiar with the Benrus because it's quite rare, it was commissioned by the US army and issued to special forces back in the 60s. An original in good condition can fetch upwards of $10k. Since it was military issue it had a sterile dial which lends itself to being homaged. I think it looks great, it kind of resembles a Submariner, only all business. Like the original it comes with a 12 hour bezel, which lets you measure hours or track another time zone. And it's built like a brick house, 300m claimed water resistance, the crystal distortion is nuts from the thick crystal, and the back seems thick too. Comparing watch head to watch head with my PD-1731, the Qimei is 25 grams heavier at 70.2g. If you're thinking of getting one, (it gets my recommendation) unfortunately I can't post a link or my comment will disappear, so first you'll need to see what a genuine Benrus type 1 looks like because QM offers a few variants, only one is a dead ringer. When you go to the Qimei store it's not listed under quartz, it's listed under dive watches, then you'll have to sort through a bunch of listings to find the right one. Some have the QM logo on the dial but I got the sterile version like the original. The price doesn't change much with sales, maybe $5. I paid $132 CDN for mine, not on sale. In the listing the lume looks quite green, but in person it basically looks white with just a hint of yellow/green when you look a little closer. And the lume is fairly decent, stronger on the hands than the dial, I don't think it would win lume wars but it's good enough to be useful.
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
I actually reviewed the QM way back when. It's a nice piece for sure.
@spgk6470
11 ай бұрын
I wanted a white compact beater watch and i just pulled the triger on the white 1734 for 40 euros (the lowest i have seen it for some time now for shipping in greece). I think this it is the best watch under 50$ you can buy. I mean a sweeping tmi quartz, st.steel, sapphire, solid bracelet, milled clasp, an interesting dial and good finishing. They are killer deals at that price! Nice review as always.
@GuySasha2022
6 ай бұрын
Beater 😂😂😂😂😂
@casteltheghettomonk4392
5 ай бұрын
Are you Greek ?
@spgk6470
5 ай бұрын
@@casteltheghettomonk4392 yes i am.
@Eliminativ
3 ай бұрын
Nearly every watch enthusiast in the comment section of the various reviewers criticizes the dark version of the Pagani 1734 - that it looks horrible, desastrous texture, like off-putting OSB, like it has scratches etc - and claim that the other colours were far superior. Guess what - I own them all and have been wearing them for quite some while now on a regular basis. I don't know whether it's because of my skin colour or whether us Germans have a completely different taste on average - but the only version of this watch that recieves compliments CONSTANTLY is this black version on a pure-black leather strap. Sometimes I get the feeling that the taste of watch enthusiasts greatly differs from the average Joe's. Really surprising contrast! Thanks for the review by the way - thinking of getting the 1731, as well :)
@EscapeWheel
3 ай бұрын
Very interesting. It does look good from a couple feet away.
@bangkokbullmoto
Жыл бұрын
Just picked up the black one for £27 inc tax and shipping on Aliexpress, came to the UK in about five days. I have had a Tandorio NH35 pilot type watch on the wrist for the past six months... no complaints except having to reset the time every week (about 40 seconds slow), which I find a bit annoying so will probably stick with quartz and could not resist the Pagani at that price. I was a bit put off with the crystal being so tall but in the flesh it gives it an expensive air, along with the glittering gold - possibly an invitation to muggers, figuring it is worth thousands! I am ok with the legibility though as noted it does change depending on the light and how it hits it. I agree, like to see more watches use the VH31 - a titatanium case and bracelet would tempt me! BTW just checked the dial and resistant is spelt correctly!
@EscapeWheel
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy it, that's a great price. And yes, they fixed the spelling pretty early on I think.
@user-qr8dm8kj5j
10 ай бұрын
Hello i need kon ires good watch or not ples can help
@L.A.C_Santos
Жыл бұрын
I first bought the ice blue shinny dial one, looks like the caribean sea from the airplane on a sunny day. Now I got this yellow one, still waiting for it to arrive. in my opinion it’s just very classy and unique. It is a grand Seiko homage, but GS doesn’t make the glossy yellow dial. Also this dial is cleaner. So for me, it’s a treasure. For the price, it is simply a gift. I really hope the glossy dial looks as I’m imagining it. This watch reminds me also of the Credor eichi ll. So I’m thrilled I found such a beautiful design for almost nothing. I loved that vario strap. And PD, please make a homage of the Eichi ll in its different variants of color. Please.
@EscapeWheel
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, I really hope my review gives and accurate representation on the dial.
@gideonMorrison
2 жыл бұрын
The white or perhaps the blue 1734 is probably much nicer...
@serenityinside1
5 ай бұрын
The blue - all day the right choice !
@jjakiefte2165
2 жыл бұрын
Your link for the PD-1734 leads to version 1, the one with the spelling error.....
@23727bgk
Жыл бұрын
I think the yellow cream dial is really egg nog. Very attractive and will consider getting one in future
@EscapeWheel
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've been wearing it around quite a bit.
@Happy357mag
2 жыл бұрын
The black dial looks like painted OSB "Oriented Strand Board"
@GuySasha2022
6 ай бұрын
Pulled the trigger 🫢
@Zero-mr9hp
2 жыл бұрын
I have the 1731 ice blue and I'm very happy with it, it looks amazing. It's a shame they didn't give the 1634 the same minimal text as the 1731, it's basically just a different dial variant of the same watch anyway.
@stavros_katsopr
2 жыл бұрын
As i really love these plain dials/3hands, i only wish the typo was "resistNUT", that would be awesome to have on the dial for sure! Joke aside, i'd go for one of these, but having the ET, there no space for one in my "collection". Cheers Steve, be well mate.
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
lol, that would be a classic spelling error
@NecKClippA
2 жыл бұрын
Will you try the new Cronos Explorer 39mm?? : D id love to see that one since there are no videos or even non stock photos of it anywhere..
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
I reached out to the store to see what they say. Not interested in purchasing it right now as I've got a few watches I e purchased recently and need to build back up my watch funds. Plus I have a few GADA watches already. But I'll see what they say.
@gilbertoflores7397
2 жыл бұрын
I actually bought it, I'd wait for a V2, the movement is just okay, and it didn't come with enough links, so I had to order extras, and the clasp isn't a glidelock. It's a fine watch, a little underwhelming, the quality is what you'd expect from cronos, so it's definitely a buy I don't regret. However, in a V2 if they have a vh31 and a glidelock, amd capped hands, it'd probably be the best purchase available. They did a lot of things right, best explorer homage out there, but with a V2, they'll likely make it perfect. I was able to swap out the clasp for a generic glidelock also available on aliexpress for like 15 bucks.
@ArtoftheDial
2 жыл бұрын
My bracelet looks good but does have a little rattle as I wear them with room for wrist expansion. Thanks for putting it on the 1662 GMT bracelet, I've got an extra lying around and might try that at some point now that I know it is possible.
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
No problem. It's a poor fit at the watch head as shown, but still looks cool 👍
@jrbnet178
Жыл бұрын
Very very good and usefull review of both the watches.
@EscapeWheel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, man. I appreciate the kind words 🤜🤛
@HAL-xy3om
2 жыл бұрын
Nice one, I like the meteorite dial!
@craig2100
2 жыл бұрын
Great video... and agree, wish they would have made a creamier dial
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Craig!
@WesWatchRoom
2 жыл бұрын
Great review mate, already had the 1731 and its solid, got a 1734 coming too but they made me wait as they said they've updated it and now sell a V2. Is that the one you got, don't recall hearing in the video. Cheers
@gideonMorrison
2 жыл бұрын
He has the V1, resistNat
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
yes, this is V1...and I just realized all my timestamps are Wrong...lol
@WesWatchRoom
2 жыл бұрын
@@EscapeWheel thanks for that mate, this whole v1, v2 is really starting to bug me though.
@gideonMorrison
2 жыл бұрын
@@WesWatchRoom you'll receive a V2
@133774c05
2 жыл бұрын
I had my sights on the light blue one but eventually decided to pick up the BB 36. Maybe I'll pick it up on the next sale
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
Both nice options 👍
@patrykK1028
Жыл бұрын
It really does look like plywood.. can't unsee. The plain one is nicer imo
@user-tk7km1sr7e
2 жыл бұрын
You are right. The black dial looks like painted osb plywood.
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
Lol, right?
@jjakiefte2165
2 жыл бұрын
How does the PD-1734's dial compare to the Rmalti's you recently reviewed?
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
Not even close, really
@lux2329
Жыл бұрын
the cream dial on this watch is the same color they put on pd vintage air king or different?? let me know sir coz i already watch ur review about the vintage air king and it was amazing. thank you sir.
@EscapeWheel
Жыл бұрын
Different. Vintage AK is a sparkly tan, this is just glossy cream without sunburst or flake in the paint.
@RobinsWatchJourney
2 жыл бұрын
Nice review of attractive and inexpensive watches.
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Robin. Glad you enjoyed it
@Cougar139tweak
Ай бұрын
Seiko is in big trouble, especially for those who just love well made watches and don't care about Brand loyalty I own 28 Seikos, but, don't see that number getting higher.....
@yusufbest4475
2 жыл бұрын
Wow the meteorite one is stunning.. but its a miss without the ar coating which is a neccessity
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
Quite a cool dial texture for sure. 👍
@kobusvanrensburg4092
2 жыл бұрын
I've bought a couple of PD's but stopped due to the QC issues. These are really pretty tho.....
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
when you ditch the rotating bezels, and the cyclopse, throw in a simple quartz...they get very good for the money.
@Mobin92
11 ай бұрын
I kinda want to get one of those (since they are on sale for 30 something $), but I'm not quite sure about the crystal... It kinda looks too thick?
@EscapeWheel
11 ай бұрын
It's pretty tall for sure. Make it look more vintage, which I like. For $30 that would be really hard to pass up...lol. that's chump-change
@BTBHSOHBOY
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, great video! Could you see if the bracelet for the Pagani Doxa homage fits this case? They're both 20mm, so, if they fit, that would be awesome
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
It's a no-go. 42mm vs 38mm and squared off endlinks vs rounded endlinks. There's a few options for a BOR bracelet on Ali though, may be worth a shot.
@BTBHSOHBOY
2 жыл бұрын
@@EscapeWheel Thanks for the response!
@drewmcvey
2 жыл бұрын
Good review. Agreed that they seem to be a bit difficult to read.
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
Especially that black dial one. Other colors shouldn't be too bad
@conzmoleman
6 ай бұрын
Do you think the bracelet could be shortened to fit a 6” wrist?
@EscapeWheel
6 ай бұрын
I really don't know, sorry. it'll be close
@gideonMorrison
2 жыл бұрын
Happy I didn't get the 1734. Looks bad. Especially the gloss paint, should have been matte.
@crobro6380
Жыл бұрын
I wonder how the whitish dial one would look on a black leather strap
@EscapeWheel
Жыл бұрын
Probably would look ok 🤷
@MrPINKFL0YD
Жыл бұрын
They are very good watches whatever you pay for them. Look very GS
@n-hm
2 жыл бұрын
Isn't the PD1734 supposed to be 40mm case size ? Thank you !
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
That's what I thought as well...was surprised to see they were both using the same case. 🤷
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
But yeah, I remember seeing the 40mm in one of the listings.
@n-hm
2 жыл бұрын
@@EscapeWheel Thank you ! You're the first to review this one actually. I checked and they do say 40mm but the same weight as PD1731 which is not consistent. I actually wanted a black dial 1731 so I'll pull the trigger with your affiliate link during the next sale
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
@@n-hm thanks, man! Much appreciated. These are pretty nice little watches!
@jjakiefte2165
2 жыл бұрын
How does the PD1734's dial compare to the Rmalti's you recently reviewed?
@DekkerExpat
2 жыл бұрын
Could you please measure the size of the center link of the bracelet? I would be interested to know if it could fit the end link of another PD watch. Thanks!!
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing. measured as 8.7mm on the calipers.
@DekkerExpat
2 жыл бұрын
@@EscapeWheel thanks a lot! It won’t fit though :(.
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
@@DekkerExpat well, darn.
@senny_penny
2 жыл бұрын
Where can I get the same jubilee bracelet?
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
right here: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBhIaVV
@jamlove2020
2 жыл бұрын
Nice B roll.
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@juncecil3191
Жыл бұрын
is this watch baterry operated?
@EscapeWheel
Жыл бұрын
Yes. These run the VH31 quartz battery powered movements. 2 year battery. 4 ticks per second. 👍
@HugoHefesto
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, great review! Listen, the sound on this particular video is a bit unbalanced (to the right), maybe u already know that. It's not unpleasant in any way, just think you should know
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting, thanks. I haven't Changed any settings or anything from standard. I'll check it out, though
@jjakiefte2165
2 жыл бұрын
Form over content.....?
@HugoHefesto
2 жыл бұрын
@@jjakiefte2165 friend, you're crazy...
@jjakiefte2165
2 жыл бұрын
@@HugoHefesto...and you're unbalanced...?
@vonkruel
2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't buy a watch that has a misspelled word on the dial. The PD1731 looks alright though.
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
PD1734 has been fixed with a V2.
@jjakiefte2165
2 жыл бұрын
@@EscapeWheel yes they have.
@TheDonCucaracho
2 жыл бұрын
Wtf I remember I was subscribed to your channel and I'm not anymore?. Was this part of that [redacted] youtuber with the poorly lit channel?
@TheDonCucaracho
2 жыл бұрын
Btw I think PG are trying to capitalize on the Escapement Time success
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what would have caused you to be unsubbed. Should have had anything to do with.....him. Agree about the escapement time comment.
@pellelarsson6887
Жыл бұрын
Hage those loose endlinks. It's so annoying
@gideonMorrison
Жыл бұрын
Srs
@saintsmccastle3521
Ай бұрын
"WATER RESISTNAT"......... look at the black dial..........wtf....😮
@EscapeWheel
Ай бұрын
@@saintsmccastle3521 yup, fixed quickly but early ones went out like this 🤦
@jager3572
7 ай бұрын
just bought the 1731 for 30bucks.
@EscapeWheel
7 ай бұрын
It's insane... Probably the best Ali deal I have seen. Enjoy it!
@kostependrhs
2 жыл бұрын
It is fat and thick! It should be 10 mm or less. No way!
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
Thinner is always better, but I don't think this looks bad...at least 2mm of that is the crystal
@gideonMorrison
2 жыл бұрын
I personally don't like thin, makes it look cheap
@ervisbekteshi5695
2 жыл бұрын
water resistnat (facepalm)
@EscapeWheel
2 жыл бұрын
Lol, right? Who misses that?
@r335
9 ай бұрын
Bracelet sucks. And it's the worst in black. You cant even see the dial
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