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Sternglas MarusvsPagani Design PD-1688

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Marus
SternglasMarus
MSRP $485
PD-1688
Pagani DesignPD-1688
MSRP $133

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus42mm
PD-168840mm
Power Reserve
Marus42h
PD-168842h
Water Resistance
Marus200m
PD-1688100m
MSRP
Marus$485
PD-1688$133

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.8mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova grün
None

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
42h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$133

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What people say

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Sternglas Marus

The Sternglas Marus is widely praised for its well-built, heavy feel and excellent bezel action, considered the best in its price range. Despite its 42mm diameter and 52mm lug-to-lug, owners report it fits surprisingly well on slim wrists. A reviewer notes the short seconds hand as a drawback, but highlights the watch as a fun, affordable starting point for a collection, featuring a vibrant Pepsi bezel and an anthracite dial that shifts in appearance, powered by a Miyota 8215 movement for €399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus highly for its robust build and superior bezel at its price point.

Pagani Design PD-1688

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1688 as a nice and inexpensive GADA watch. However, the bracelet is consistently described as only okay, with owners suggesting it will likely be swapped. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1688 highly for its value as a versatile everyday watch.

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