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Pagani Design PD-1667vsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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PD-1667
Pagani DesignPD-1667
MSRP $162
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-166742mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
PD-166740h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
PD-1667100m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
PD-1667$162
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9075

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$162
$935

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pagani Design PD-1667

Pagani Design PD-1667 owners praise its handsome design and the reliable Seiko NH35A movement, noting it offers significant value for its price point. However, the included silicone strap is widely reported as uncomfortable, with one owner specifically flagging the deployment clasp as difficult to adjust and potentially insecure due to manufacturing tolerances. Lume quality is also noted as not being great. On balance, owners consider the Pagani Design PD-1667 a strong value proposition, especially if one is willing to replace the strap.

From video reviewers

The Pagani Design PD-1667's ceramic bezel is a notable feature, praised by multiple reviewers for its solid construction and premium feel. A weakness of the watch is its somewhat lacking lume brightness, which is a trade-off considering its budget-friendly price. Reviewers disagree on the value of the watch, with one reviewer noting that the price has dropped, implying decreased value, while another reviewer praises the watch's features for its price range.

Vaer G5 Pacific GMT

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design featuring beige lume and an orange GMT hand, with a 13mm thick case and 200m water resistance. It utilizes a Miyota Caliber 9075 movement regulated to -0/+10 seconds per day, and a steel bezel for true GMT functionality. Some owners report acceptable dial clouding at certain angles given the price, while one owner returned a G5 Pacific Polar due to a misaligned date, suggesting a potential quality control issue. The highly domed sapphire crystal can increase thickness to 15.6mm and contribute to reflections. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and vintage aesthetic at an affordable price point.

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