Pagani or SteelDive? Which sub is better in 2024? | PD-1661 vs SD-1953

Thanks for watching! I saw that this video from last year was more interesting than others, so here you go! Updates from 2024 haha . The links for watches are below
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PD-1661 - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DcG...
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[@luismasanchez9367]

Steeldive for me, rock solid

[@nicacioalencar5560]

I have both and I can tell that Steeldive is better than Pagani. I just don’t like the bracelet from Steeldive. I replaced the bracelet for one with scrolling pins and glide lock and my Steeldive now has a level of Cronos, Sugess or even San Martin. I’ve been watching your videos and learning to mod my watches. I did some good things and also few disasters. Thanks for your videos.

[@ShortBetter]

Thank you for watching! Keep going with your mods ;)

[@kennethbmcglaughn1458]

I really like your idea. Do you mind sharing the exact replacement you purchased? Thanks

[@kennethbmcglaughn1458]

(Bracelet)

[@TerminusVox]

I prefer Steeldive.

[@rawdah786]

Thanks for the video 👍🏼

[@shootsouthpaw7771]

The crown guards on the Pagani are so small it makes the crown look huge. I also don't like how the Pagani bracelet tapers down from 20mm to 16mm. Feels very light and cheap when it's a jubilee bracelet. Add Steeldive's incredible lume and the Steeldive is worth more than just the extra $23 to me.

[@halua1969]

The question should be which one is worse? And the answer is the usual suspect, Pagani.

[@ItalloBehring]

perfect

[@genaishivatov1737]

I can already see from this video - that the SteelDive bracelet is closer to the japanese and it is made of better quality (I had a sad experience with Pagani-type bracelets on Corgeut watches).

[@orcuncobanoglu9019]

Pagani has sunburst dial steel dive piano black glossy dial

[@waris3732]

I wouldn't say the price is a difference, ive been monitoring both watches and while ive never seen the PD for $42, these two are usually available for $50-$60. If the steeldive came with a 20-16mm taper bracelet, this wouldn't be much of a competition

[@drebarthelotte5712]

Steeldive is better value. It's a good watch that's way better than watches double the price. Pagani is good at its price.

[@ShortBetter]

100% agree!

[@taktyc]

i have 1953 and 1993 v2 which do you think is better i only want to keep one but i dont knwo which

[@ShortBetter]

I would keep 1953. Don't like birotational bezel on GMT...

[@johncrossland5051]

Have the Steeldive. Solid watch. Got lucky with the NH35 that tracks close to COSC level at +5 sec/day. Have another Steeldive that's an Explorer homage. Looks good fits well wears well but NH35 in it is +20 sec/day that is within the specification of the NH35 but is a poor after a quartz and find myself resetting it daily to keep it accurate. Think Steeldive fit TMI NH35 from Malaysia not SII NH35 from Japan. Will have to try a San Martin at double the cost of a Steeldive but half the cost of a Seiko to see if its better and worth the cost.

[@ShortBetter]

I'm sure it's better than Seiko. Without even counting the fact, that SM costs a half of Seiko

[@ShortBetter]

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[@waris3732]

Forgot to add, i think the only two left out of this sub $100 is the Duka and the Cadisen. Would be interesting to see those two come up against these for the ultimate comparison

[@ShortBetter]

I've never heard about Duka brand

[@waris3732]

@@ShortBetter Wes watches has a review on it on CZcams

[@ItalloBehring]

Of both, the best are from San Martin

[@ShortBetter]

4x the price? Yes, it should be better :)

[@ItalloBehring]

@@ShortBetter hahaha.

[@yamafanboy]

pausing the video at 28seconds to make this comment just because i'm certain i'll be 100% spot on.... the lume on the pagani design is still 💩💩

[@ShortBetter]

and you were right haha

[@magstheonlyone]

38usd with coupons is the lowest I have got one Steeldive, far superior to the PD

[@ShortBetter]

38???😳

[@bobmarky]

388888888888888888888?

[@SalvatoreDiazManrique]

Cual prefieres? El Pagani se ve más robusto....

[@ShortBetter]

I prefer Steeldive every time

[@vibe808]

Damm I just bought a pd1661

[@ShortBetter]

Haha, it's time to get SD as well 😁😁