Today I received mine and I must say that they have updated the bracelet, now it has female links, the bracelet is fully brushed with a more vintage style, and the clasp is the same as the PD1718 model, they have greatly improved the quality and the cover no longer sounds rear.
Thanks for the info. Is it the same link as above as P.D. haven't updated the photos & maybe you got lucky ( not envious) as the regular bracelets were out of stock?
I hope they do a steel bezel version to really get that Paul Newman 6239 look, the no-date makes the watch almost perfect. The only thing missing is a brushed bracelet.
I've been looking for a chronograph for a while (not for timing - like most people I just like the look!), and had settled on a Seiko meca-quartz being the best movement in my price range. Couldn't find a watch that had a good size case, with the movement, that I liked the look of without spending hundreds of pounds. Pagani must have been watching over my shoulder as I searched, they have put almost everything I wanted in a watch at a third of the price of most! Ordered, along with a few straps - looking forward to receiving and timing random stuff around my desk!
Thanks for the great review Steve. This watch looks so good, especially with that marine national strap. I can't help it either, I've gotta have it too. 😂
Great, thorough review! Thank you so much for doing a side by side visual comparison with the steel bezeled Alpha. I was on the fence with the Pagani, but now I do want to add one to my collection.
So happy they've finally deleted the date, I think they should have done it on their other chronographs too. As the watch itself, I don't necessarily think it's a paul newman homage, rather it's an homage to modern Daytonas that have been customized to look similar to the real thing from the 70's
Another great, clear, thorough review. Thank you! This is so much cleaner than the PD1966 (I think I have that right). I do prefer the Pagani jubilee, excluding the clasp, for comfort but prefer this watch by far.
Thanks for the wrist check! A nice homage of the paul newman, the dial looks great. I am a bracelet guy, so until pagani starts to make a solid bracelet, I'll pass on their watches. This one comes close to converting me though!
Nice looking PD watch. A close homage to the 6239, a few changes would make it even better. Fully brushed bracelet for one, I absolutely hate polished center links on an oyster bracelet, it makes the watch useless to me because it gets scratched just fitting the damn thing.
Good review steve i think the dial & case are outstanding your spot on regarding the white dial it will go with so many different types of strap & colours. I've just ordered a lizzard skin black strap Will make it a classy looking dress watch since your review pagani have upped the seize to 40mm i managed to get the 39mm they are calling this seize the limited edition cheers from the UK.
Great review! Thank you. My watch is on the way. I love the rings around the pushers. For me they look like piston rings which really go with this watch.
There are two things I don’t get on this watch: - The bracelet with polished midlinks (it feels completely out of place). - The ceramic bezel insert (they should have gone with steel). I love the rest of the watch including the fact that they left out the date window. That is the only gripe that I have with my Pagani Design PD-1664 (rose gold case and subdials & black dial).
Just received mine.. I wish it was a larger, heavier watch like my Rolex Sea Dweller. Strap is cheap (my opinion) and even the movement of my wrist it feels/ sounds like a dollar store watch. They do supply a NATO style watchband but think I'll put a leather strap on it. I don't see any anti glare on mine nor the video review. Extremely good review though. Very thorough.
I don't see a difference in the crystal between this and speedy. Both blank the sub hands with reflection. But I have a tag heuer and that's the same. Fir me it's the hand alignment that spoils pagani. A jump minute register on the chrono would be great but that's VK not pagani. I wish they'd just name a watch if their own instead of homage stuff because for even 3x the price the case and dial and straps are amazing.
I wish it was Cronos or San Martin that made these. It would have a proper bracelet, would be a much nicely finished watch, and yeah it would be twice the price, but it would be worth it. With Pagani you just have to have to many compromises. The money spreads too thin, it is impossible to make a well made watch at this price with all these specs. A fun piece though.
I do really like this piece especially the size and the movement the only thing is the white dial cream would be so much better Thinking if I removed the dial and placed it in a container with some ammonia the fumes will patina the colour 🤔🤔🤔
I don't like quartz watches but in this case I will make an exception. It's on my Pagani list. Next is the 007 Omega then this. I want to get an old 70's leather strap like Newman had it on. Thinking about yellowing the white part of the dial. At that price, you don't get scared doing mods. I have a feeling Pagani is going to get more expensive going forward so I'm taking advantage now. I will say to anyone considering a Pagani...be sure to get the models with the Seiko movements. The Pearl movement is junk.
If you were looking for the closest homage to Newman’s Daytona in this price range, what would you suggest? Parnis, Pagani, or something else possibly? Thanks.
Hey bud,I know this one is a bit expensive... but I think I am in love ,do you have a way of getting it for review ,if not tell me what do think ,would you buy it for your self? Best regards
Man, I dunno if I had to pick. They are so different, mechanical vs quartz, sapphire vs acrylic. The alpha is more vintage, Pagani more modern. If I had to live with one watch it would be the Pagani, but I like the charm of the Alpha...as long as I have other watches, the alpha gets the nod....but then it's $100 more expensive...tough call
The word TACHYMETRE is printed incorrectly on the bezel. It should be spelled TACHYMETER. It distracts from what is otherwise a nice looking watch. I hope Pagani Design corrects this in their new production models.
Your video would really benefit if you wouldn't be moving the watch constantly. People want to be able to FOCUS the subject and have a look at it. Put the watch a STAND that can be turned or angled when needed, and is otherwise holding the watch STILL, so the glare from the lighting doesn't interfere either.
I started this channel based on trying something different than what everyone else does (talking over B-roll). A lot of time I just wanted to see the watches from a certain angle and had to hunt for said angle in videos. I get what you are saying, though. I guess I try killing 2 birds with one stone with my intro B-Roll. I do appreciate the feedback though. Maybe I can insert some B-Roll into my normal footage 🤷
i just hope youre still sticking to watches you would actually wear yourself, thats why i came to this channel in the first place. i kinda know how you think about watches and i cant believe youd wear this yourself a lot, sorry for saying. well made video though cant complain about that ofc.
The pagani emblem should have been an applied shield in my opinion just like the Rolex coronette is. The dial is too flat and plain. So much more could have been done to make that homage so much better.!! Im not impressed at all with it. The colour is too white. More of a cream would have neen better. The crystal and ceramic bezel are superb but thats as much of the good things i can say. Yet again pagani are asking too much compared to what they used to offer for the money...Pagani arnt impressing me at all lately....😪😪😪
Money....it's just recycled from their many other watches. It was a good bracelet like 3 years ago when everything out of China was crap...but now they are just....fine, nothing special. I'd love to see them redesign their oysters bracelet and clasp. I would have liked to see this on their rivet style bracelet they have on a couple of their newer watches.
It's bloody quartz!...... Why buy this rubbish when you can get the ALPHA PAUL NEWMAN with a seagull mechanical column wheel chronograph movement for £130...... Its a no brainer guys get the ALPHA!!!
Today I received mine and I must say that they have updated the bracelet, now it has female links, the bracelet is fully brushed with a more vintage style, and the clasp is the same as the PD1718 model, they have greatly improved the quality and the cover no longer sounds rear.
Wow, that's awesome to hear! It was in separate need of an updated bracelet 👍
Thanks for the info. Is it the same link as above as P.D. haven't updated the photos & maybe you got lucky ( not envious) as the regular bracelets were out of stock?
I guess they are using the same one in the Tudor chrono homage. I just ordered my 1644 Daytona and will see if it will get an upgrade or not
can you share the link ? where did you buy your version?
@@hitsugayat10 aaaand?.. 🤪
I hope they do a steel bezel version to really get that Paul Newman 6239 look, the no-date makes the watch almost perfect. The only thing missing is a brushed bracelet.
Steel bezel and cream dial.
That would be perfect. I might even get the paul newman leather strap if pagani decide to do it.
I've been looking for a chronograph for a while (not for timing - like most people I just like the look!), and had settled on a Seiko meca-quartz being the best movement in my price range.
Couldn't find a watch that had a good size case, with the movement, that I liked the look of without spending hundreds of pounds.
Pagani must have been watching over my shoulder as I searched, they have put almost everything I wanted in a watch at a third of the price of most!
Ordered, along with a few straps - looking forward to receiving and timing random stuff around my desk!
Beautiful, but a steel bezel, cream dial and un-adorned case back would be perfect.
you mean like the watch Paul Newman actually wore? :)
Thanks for the great review Steve. This watch looks so good, especially with that marine national strap. I can't help it either, I've gotta have it too. 😂
Great, thorough review! Thank you so much for doing a side by side visual comparison with the steel bezeled Alpha. I was on the fence with the Pagani, but now I do want to add one to my collection.
Absolutely man. Glad I could help
So happy they've finally deleted the date, I think they should have done it on their other chronographs too.
As the watch itself, I don't necessarily think it's a paul newman homage, rather it's an homage to modern Daytonas that have been customized to look similar to the real thing from the 70's
Another great, clear, thorough review. Thank you! This is so much cleaner than the PD1966 (I think I have that right). I do prefer the Pagani jubilee, excluding the clasp, for comfort but prefer this watch by far.
Hmm, wonder how their jubilee would look on this 🤔
Thanks for the wrist check! A nice homage of the paul newman, the dial looks great. I am a bracelet guy, so until pagani starts to make a solid bracelet, I'll pass on their watches. This one comes close to converting me though!
Nice looking PD watch. A close homage to the 6239, a few changes would make it even better. Fully brushed bracelet for one, I absolutely hate polished center links on an oyster bracelet, it makes the watch useless to me because it gets scratched just fitting the damn thing.
Agreed, brushing the bracelet is pretty easy to do, though. I made a DIY a while back and it turned out pretty damn good
1st review of this watch, great job.
This is something different, i will have it next week 👍🏻
You'll love it!
I like that you showed various straps, a great watch, of interest to me.
Glad you liked it and found it useful. Thanks for watching 👍
That leather strap looks amazing
Amazing what a cheap strap can do for a watch 👍. Thanks for watching!
Good review steve i think the dial & case are outstanding your spot on regarding the white dial it will go with so many different types of strap & colours. I've just ordered a lizzard skin black strap Will make it a classy looking dress watch since your review pagani have upped the seize to 40mm i managed to get the 39mm they are calling this seize the limited edition cheers from the UK.
Great review! Thank you. My watch is on the way. I love the rings around the pushers. For me they look like piston rings which really go with this watch.
Haha, didn't even think of that. Great observation! Thanks for watching and thanks for the compliments! Enjoy the new watch!
This watch looks so much better with a raised chapter ring. A tapering chapter ring preferably.
There are two things I don’t get on this watch:
- The bracelet with polished midlinks (it feels completely out of place).
- The ceramic bezel insert (they should have gone with steel).
I love the rest of the watch including the fact that they left out the date window. That is the only gripe that I have with my Pagani Design PD-1664 (rose gold case and subdials & black dial).
Just received mine.. I wish it was a larger, heavier watch like my Rolex Sea Dweller. Strap is cheap (my opinion) and even the movement of my wrist it feels/ sounds like a dollar store watch. They do supply a NATO style watchband but think I'll put a leather strap on it. I don't see any anti glare on mine nor the video review. Extremely good review though. Very thorough.
The rattle also comes from the really thin caseback !
great review. Good idea to show it with different strap 👍. I won't regret my purchase, I already love it.
I try and do it with all my reviews. People seem to appreciate it and I know I'm not the only one that loves straps
I shared your video on our Facebook page (Bliger, pagani design, loreo, San Martin and other Asian watches)
@@stephamag I appreciate it man! I am never on Facebook, so thank you! 👍
The strap from min 5:07 is just perfect 👌
I buy 2 on Special today on Aliexpress Love the looks and the VK63 Mvt.
Just ordered the watch and the Barton strap. Thanks, Steve!
Haha, great combo!
Just bought my first Pagani Design watch....the PD-1664 with the rubber strap.
How is it quality wise? I got the same one in white with a steel bracelet.
Thanks for the review. Good job with the camera views. clear and clean. Sub and used your purchase link.
Thank you for the support man! Glad my camera work is being appreciated. 👍. Welcome aboard!
I don't see a difference in the crystal between this and speedy. Both blank the sub hands with reflection. But I have a tag heuer and that's the same. Fir me it's the hand alignment that spoils pagani. A jump minute register on the chrono would be great but that's VK not pagani. I wish they'd just name a watch if their own instead of homage stuff because for even 3x the price the case and dial and straps are amazing.
Excellent images, excellent review!
Thank you!
I wish it was Cronos or San Martin that made these. It would have a proper bracelet, would be a much nicely finished watch, and yeah it would be twice the price, but it would be worth it. With Pagani you just have to have to many compromises. The money spreads too thin, it is impossible to make a well made watch at this price with all these specs. A fun piece though.
They just need to sell it on a leather strap and call it a day....don't even bother with the bracelets
@@EscapeWheel that's an option too, make it even cheaper then. But I'd rather go for a more quality option and spend more.
I do really like this piece especially the size and the movement the only thing is the white dial cream would be so much better
Thinking if I removed the dial and placed it in a container with some ammonia the fumes will patina the colour 🤔🤔🤔
great video ! thanks for this review;) just one question, why are you tightening your watch so tightly on your wrist?
i like it seems great value and once again a fantastic review
Thank you!
I don't like quartz watches but in this case I will make an exception. It's on my Pagani list. Next is the 007 Omega then this. I want to get an old 70's leather strap like Newman had it on. Thinking about yellowing the white part of the dial. At that price, you don't get scared doing mods. I have a feeling Pagani is going to get more expensive going forward so I'm taking advantage now. I will say to anyone considering a Pagani...be sure to get the models with the Seiko movements. The Pearl movement is junk.
These VK movements are great. Very happy with them.
The watch looks great and like good quality watch. I just wonder why they didn't at least make a cream or ivory coloured dial version.
I hope they make a Tag Heuer Monaco homage as well as a Junghans Chronoscope.
You know Your stuff if You aware of existing those Alphas! Subscribed!
Oh yes, well aware. I tend to research the hell out of something before purchasing. 🤣
Just ordered mine first watch of 2022 hehe
Good review!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great honest review. I'm waiting on mine to arrive, one gripe I have with the caseback...why put a modern sports car on a Paul Newman homage?
Good point....a nice 70's GT car would have been cool.
@@EscapeWheel maybe something to suggest for when they make a steel bezel version
You didn't want to keep this one after you brushed the bracelet? Or did it feel/look a bit rough after you brushed the bracelet?
Thank you for this great review!
Thank YOU for watching! I'll keep going of you'all keep watching!
@@EscapeWheel Will definitely keep watching 👍🏻
Great review!
Thanks for watching!
41$ under Choice currently
If you were looking for the closest homage to Newman’s Daytona in this price range, what would you suggest? Parnis, Pagani, or something else possibly? Thanks.
Check out the Tiger concept Paul Newman...it's just over $100 I think...but it get the color, and the size right.
Great review 🙂👍
Thank you!
Hey bud,I know this one is a bit expensive... but I think I am in love ,do you have a way of getting it for review ,if not tell me what do think ,would you buy it for your self?
Best regards
Sorry, which one are we talking about?
Nice review
Thank you for the compliments! Much appreciated. Hope you found it useful
I ordered one a few weeks ago and looking forward to getting. Not sure if I missed it but is it water proof?
Yes, 100m
Have they started making the 39mm case for the regular panda homages too?
Nope, normal "ceramic" Daytona use a 40mm case
is there a micro adjust, I do not see any holes inside the clasp for it to be moved? Appreciate if someone could help. :)
Hello, nice watch, at 5:00 where is the leather band from, which watch is it?
It came off my octopus craken watch...not available separately sadly.
I dont like brecelet pagani design.. no have micro adjustmen. We cant control size wrist
Whoooo noice!!!
Can you tell me what the inner diameter is?
between this and alpha which one do you prefer?
Man, I dunno if I had to pick. They are so different, mechanical vs quartz, sapphire vs acrylic. The alpha is more vintage, Pagani more modern. If I had to live with one watch it would be the Pagani, but I like the charm of the Alpha...as long as I have other watches, the alpha gets the nod....but then it's $100 more expensive...tough call
@@EscapeWheel yes and alpha is too thick, not fun to wear. I think Pagani has got their game on lately.
The word TACHYMETRE is printed incorrectly on the bezel. It should be spelled TACHYMETER. It distracts from what is otherwise a nice looking watch. I hope Pagani Design corrects this in their new production models.
It's just a different language...for instance the Omega speedmaster spells it like this. 🤷. Indifferent to me, personally
black strap
Your video would really benefit if you wouldn't be moving the watch constantly.
People want to be able to FOCUS the subject and have a look at it.
Put the watch a STAND that can be turned or angled when needed, and is otherwise holding the watch STILL, so the glare from the lighting doesn't interfere either.
I started this channel based on trying something different than what everyone else does (talking over B-roll). A lot of time I just wanted to see the watches from a certain angle and had to hunt for said angle in videos.
I get what you are saying, though. I guess I try killing 2 birds with one stone with my intro B-Roll.
I do appreciate the feedback though. Maybe I can insert some B-Roll into my normal footage 🤷
i just hope youre still sticking to watches you would actually wear yourself, thats why i came to this channel in the first place. i kinda know how you think about watches and i cant believe youd wear this yourself a lot, sorry for saying. well made video though cant complain about that ofc.
what strap is that at 4:39 ? nice rubber by the looks..
@@roybrolsbeak yes, Barton silicone elite
I have actually been wearing it a lot....more than I thought I would. Getting wrist time over the alpha for now just for the convenience of quartz.
The pagani emblem should have been an applied shield in my opinion just like the Rolex coronette is. The dial is too flat and plain. So much more could have been done to make that homage so much better.!! Im not impressed at all with it. The colour is too white. More of a cream would have neen better. The crystal and ceramic bezel are superb but thats as much of the good things i can say. Yet again pagani are asking too much compared to what they used to offer for the money...Pagani arnt impressing me at all lately....😪😪😪
$50 now 2024
You treally like to use a tight strap, Man....thanks for this nice review
fat wrists...lol. if I have to choose between the 2, I'll go 1 hole on the tight side. i hate the feeling of the watch head wobbling around on wrist.
Every alternative strap looks better than the bracelet.
lol, can't argue there
When you talk about Paul Newman's Daytona.. This Pagani homage is one of the most terrible and worst homage I've ever saw in my life.
It's a true homage, not a clomage. The tiger concept one seems pretty close to the real deal, also the VR PN.
Thanks for the time stamps. I have no interest in your watch straps.
That's what they are there for! Not sure why more reviewers don't use them 😂🤷
It's not about his watch straps. It's about showing people how the watch looks on various types of common strap styles.
@@EscapeWheel Pay no attention to the trolls. Your “watch on another strap” section is what makes you different from other reviewers. Keep it up!
@@Rpob I'm here for the people, you hate my B-Roll, skip it. Only interested in the dial, jump to it. 😂
Why can’t you have a 6.5 inch wrist 😡
Because Ice ream is my vice...
i like the watch BUT the bracelet is just a mongrel to undo, get a leather band or similiar. Why would they make a shitty bracelet?
Money....it's just recycled from their many other watches. It was a good bracelet like 3 years ago when everything out of China was crap...but now they are just....fine, nothing special. I'd love to see them redesign their oysters bracelet and clasp. I would have liked to see this on their rivet style bracelet they have on a couple of their newer watches.
@@EscapeWheel Hope they read this and amend their ways. lol
It's bloody quartz!...... Why buy this rubbish when you can get the ALPHA PAUL NEWMAN with a seagull mechanical column wheel chronograph movement for £130...... Its a no brainer guys get the ALPHA!!!
Nicer bracelet, sapphire, smaller, quartz convenience, half the price. There are reasons. And arguments for both, though.
Sounds really rattly
Government subsidized zero value homage. I don't get it....These watches aren't made by watch enthusiast.