Unveiling the Dark Side: Pagani Design PD-1779 Unboxing

[@WatchWitt]

It’s not too late! 11/11 Sale is on until 11/18. This watch is $58.79 USD during the sale! s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmE7Mkj

[@RocktCityTim]

This is one of my three PDs that I mentioned in that other post. I fell in love with the black/yellow over the other colors. I now have a month of solid wear on mine and the strap is holding up fantastically (in fact, I'm wearing it right now).

[@WatchWitt]

I love the black and yellow too! I’ve been wearing mine on an FKM Tropic style strap, though.

[@fouzanharoon9200]

Hey does the coating come off and high end watches have this coating and does their coating come of and is the case 316l stainless steel

[@WatchWitt]

It hasn't yet. This is a 316L stainless steel case with likely PVD coating. You can Google that process to get an idea of the bonding.

[@scottstafford3550]

I live in the US. Can I order from AliExpress without any problems? Thank you so much. Scott

[@WatchWitt]

Yes. I was a little hesitant my first purchase as well, but all is good. Just be careful about the stores you buy from…make sure they are established and have a positive review rating. And know that it’s VERY expensive to send a watch back to Hong Kong from the US, so shop carefully.

[@scottstafford3550]

One more thing. Do they use PayPal?

[@WatchWitt]

@scottstafford3550 Yes. PayPal, ApplePay, credit cards, etc

[@tomViera-f3u]

"There is no dark side of the moon really. Matter of fact it's all dark." Love it!

[@WatchWitt]

Gotta have fun!

[@Man_Ray78]

Of all of the Pagani's Speedmaster versions you have seen,, is this one the most modernized and ''original''? I think this version can be good for those that seek the MoonSwatch.

[@WatchWitt]

Well, still not original, but definitely less of an exact match. I think any of the PD-1701's (multiple versions) or this watch are a better value than the MoonSwatch...as long as they appeal to you!

[@walkaroundwatches]

Looks cool af and how much 😮😮😮

[@WatchWitt]

This watch is solid at $110 (full price) but under $60 is a slam dunk!

[@Watchwist]

Is it Ok to buy PD 1701 & this one also PD 1779?

[@WatchWitt]

Yes, just depends which you prefer. I would get V3 or later of the PD-1701. This PD-1779 has an improved crystal, due to the anti reflective coating.

[@nantabhatamnuay3896]

What is the coating on the watch

[@WatchWitt]

I would guess it to be black PVD. It's held up pretty well, but this watch hasn't received tons of wear against my other watches.

[@nantabhatamnuay3896]

@@WatchWitt thx 🙏

[@OntheWrist]

Cool looking PD. Great sale and hard to argue with the price for a mecaquartz!

[@WatchWitt]

Exactly. Honestly, it's a good buy at $110! This Seiko mechaquartz is accurate. My PD-1701 clocked in at +0.0 spd after almost a YEAR!

[@juanchistrd]

Have a sapphire crystal?

[@WatchWitt]

Yes, and this version has anti reflective coating as well!

[@1vegasdood]

wildly cool and different watch.

[@WatchWitt]

Great mechaquartz spin off homage of the original!

[@crispinnnn]

Have you seen the pepsi version i knid alike it but the dial isa just the v5 alaska and the v3 moonwatch style but the bezel is pepsi

[@WatchWitt]

Yeah, looks good...even though it's a bit of a mishmash! The black V3 is still my favorite of the bunch.

[@jetm1957]

How long do PD watches last?

[@WatchWitt]

As long as any other well built watch. This is stainless steel construction and a quality, reliable Seiko movement.

[@jetm1957]

Thks

[@sayapimpiansayapimpian1208]

Petronas green how beautiful

[@WatchWitt]

I don't see it......?

[@LymanPhillips]

At this price, I find it hard to believe that's a DLC coating. More likely it's one of the non-DLC variants of PVD. I checked in the site and couldn't find any reference to what it is. Can anyone verify?

[@WatchWitt]

Yes, I apologize...I often use DLC and PVD interchangeably when describing the difference that it's not a traditional stainless steel case. It just happens when I'm voicing these live...an unboxing. I also agree that this lower end PVD at this price.

[@MrClassy1991]

is the PD1779 the latest version? v1, v2, v3, v4, v5 are all confusing

[@WatchWitt]

If you're asking if this is a "vX" of the PD-1701, no it's not. They gave this watch its own reference number, PD-1779. This is the only version of the 1779...there hasn't been a v2 yet, that I know of. The version numbers happen when they update the watch, or add a dial variation. This IS the same specs as the newest PD-1701, but adds PVD case, partial skeleton dial, blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal, and a completely different strap.

[@MrClassy1991]

@@WatchWitt I get it now, thanks 👍

[@alanalbright2705]

The best way to take the blue off the crown is by putting a little piece of box sealing tape on it and just peel it off.

[@WatchWitt]

Rodico usually does it for me! I think that was an old, dried out piece, though. I'll have to keep the packing tape nearby...

[@thetimebombardier]

nice review dude, prefer this one to the real one LOL price way nicer also!! 😎😎

[@WatchWitt]

Well....I don't think I prefer it over the original, but I DO prefer the price! 😂 Thanks for checking it out!

[@rubina6327]

Sadly it doesn't have the "date". 😢

[@WatchWitt]

I prefer a date complication too. But on the 1701 you can hardly see it anyway.....

[@rubina6327]

@@WatchWitt Well at least it's still there on the 1701. I really like this one since it's in black. But again someone who always forget a date like me will be in a little panic. 😅

[@WatchWitt]

@@rubina6327 I do the same thing...look down, freak out...look at my phone. I love date complications, and even better if there's a day complication too!

[@SAREL1963]

Insane quality watches and made in and by China.

[@WatchWitt]

I like the partial skeleton dial on this one...

[@benjamminausx7584]

I WISH the brand had another name. Beautiful watch though

[@WatchWitt]

I hear you. They are exploring with making some watches with their logo only on the dial. Check out this Spirit Zulu Time homage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpqmd6tmndmbkLc

[@1988banker]

I wish they would have spelled tachymeter the French way. Probably not going to buy this model, but that is inconsistent imo.

[@WatchWitt]

It's a funny looking word. The French spelling does mask that a little, but I don't have a preference. I love hearing what's important to others about a watch, though, so thanks for sharing!

[@1988banker]

@@WatchWitt I do enjoy the small differences that they do to some models. The v4 of this watch is the one I have, great watch! For some reason I just like "tachymetre". They kept flipping it around as well. I've seen multiple models with both versions of the spelling. They have more versions of this watch now! Crazy accurate watch!

[@WatchWitt]

@1988banker My v3 boasts +0.0 spd after 1 year of entries!

[@1988banker]

@@WatchWitt That's amazing! So nice to have a watch that tells exact time! Thanks for the time Witt!

[@hermitgreenn]

The black handset is unfortunate, this thing is nigh unreadable.

[@WatchWitt]

Yeah, if the white was a little brighter and/or wider it would improve legibility.