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Pagani Design PD-1661 GoldvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1661 Gold

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1661 Gold for its specifications at its price point, highlighting the 40mm case, ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, and Seiko NH35 movement. However, the lume is reported as poor, and the bracelet has sharp edges and lacks micro-adjustment. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting approximately +10 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1661 Gold highly for its impressive specifications and value at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers noted the lume brightness was not strong.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1661 Gold40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
PD-1661 Gold42h
DS2 Meridian Quartz
Water Resistance
PD-1661 Gold100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
PD-1661 Gold$120
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.01mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$239
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