Which is cheaper, the Pagani Design PD-1692 II AK or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1692 II AK is the cheaper of the two at $125, against $328 for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph — a $203 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pagani Design PD-1692 II AK or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Pagani Design PD-1692 II AK wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pagani Design PD-1692 II AK or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Pagani Design PD-1692 II AK is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pagani Design PD-1692 II AK or the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Pagani Design PD-1692 II AK carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph.

What movement does the Pagani Design PD-1692 II AK run compared to the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph?

The Pagani Design PD-1692 II AK runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 8215), while the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph runs a quartz (Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz).

Side by side

Pagani Design PD-1692 II AKvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Pagani Design PD-1692 II AK

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MSRP $125

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-1692 II AK40mm

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm

Power Reserve

PD-1692 II AK42h

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

PD-1692 II AK200m

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m

MSRP

PD-1692 II AK$125

Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$125

$328

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