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Pagani Design PD-1645vsSternglas Merion

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PD-1645
Pagani DesignPD-1645
MSRP $123
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pagani Design PD-1645

Pagani Design PD-1645 owners praise its value, citing the reliable Seiko NH35A automatic movement and sapphire crystal. The 42mm case offers 100m water resistance and a solid endlink bracelet with screw-in links. However, the lume is widely considered poor, and the stock bracelet is criticized for being jangly and lacking adequate micro-adjustments. On balance, owners view the Pagani Design PD-1645 as a capable beater watch primarily due to its robust movement and construction at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The sapphire crystal is a notable strength. No consensus on weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-164542mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
PD-164540h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
PD-1645100m
Merion200m
MSRP
PD-1645$123
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$123
$701
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