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Pagani Design PD-1653vsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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PD-1653
Pagani DesignPD-1653
MSRP $125
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-165340mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
PD-165340h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
PD-1653100m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
PD-1653$125
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$125
$428

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1653

Pagani Design PD-1653 owners praise its awesome and cool appearance, with working subdials for 24-hour indication and functional pushers for day/date changes, though one owner notes the chronograph subdials are not functional. Accuracy is reported at +2.7 seconds/day initially, settling to +5.8 seconds/day. The watch is described as a fun, quirky, and polarizing homage, with opinions ranging from loving its F1 paddock suitability to calling it a "tasteless eyesore" while still desiring one. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1653 highly for its amazing value and build quality at its price point, despite some polarizing design elements.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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