Pg Skies 1714 File

Let's talk money. This is a "microbrand diver." Generally, microbrands depreciate 30% the moment you open the box.

However, the 1714 is behaving differently. Because production runs are tiny (50 units per batch) and the aesthetic is polarizing, flippers are active. A 1714 bought for $950 retail often sells for $1,400 pre-owned a week later. pg skies 1714

Caveat emptor: This is a bubble. Once PG Skies increases production (as they have hinted for 2025), the secondary prices will crash. Buy this watch because you love the brutalist design and the underdog story, not because you want a second mortgage. Let's talk money

To understand the PG Skies 1714, you must understand the era. In 2002-2004, paragliding was transitioning from "recreational" to "adventure racing." The X-Alps had just begun, and manufacturers were fighting to produce wings that could climb in weak thermal cores but still slice through rotor on lee sides. Because production runs are tiny (50 units per

PG Skies was founded by a former aerospace engineer from Toulouse, France, who believed that most wings were too forgiving. He wanted a wing that rewarded active piloting. The 1714 was released in 2003 as a limited-edition run. Only 200 units were ever produced, which is why finding a PG Skies 1714 today feels like finding a vintage Porsche 911.

Rated to 300 meters (990 feet). The 1714 features a double gasket system in the crown and a screw-down caseback that requires a specific 6-notch tool to open. While I did not take it to 300m, I swam in saltwater, showered with it, and submerged it in ice. No condensation. No issues.