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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsPagani Design PD-1692 II

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
PD-1692 II
Pagani DesignPD-1692 II
MSRP $125
What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Pagani Design PD-1692 II

Owners widely regard the Pagani Design PD-1692 II as a robust GADA (Go Anywhere, Do Anything) and beater watch, praising its clean dial and 40mm case size for comfortable wear on average wrists. The Miyota 8215 movement is considered acceptable and comparable to the NH35A, with owners reporting reliable mechanical performance over years of use, even in harsh conditions. Some owners appreciate the uncluttered dial and the absence of excessive text, while others find the chrome logo unappealing. The bracelet is noted to have screw links, though the clasp is described as sharp with limited micro-adjustment, and one owner reported a bracelet part breaking during adjustment. The lume is consistently flagged as weak, and the diver extension on the bracelet is difficult to adjust. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1692 II highly for its durability and wearability at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
PD-1692 II40mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
PD-1692 II42h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
PD-1692 II200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
PD-1692 II$125

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$125
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