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Pagani Design PD-1717vsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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PD-1717
Pagani DesignPD-1717
MSRP $158
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-171738mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
PD-171742h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
PD-1717200m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
PD-1717$158
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$158
$935

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1717

Pagani Design PD-1717 owners widely praise its value for money and competent finishing, highlighting its admirable lug drop and unique dial step. However, reviewers and owners consistently note its weak lume and a 13mm thickness. Some owners report ill-fitting end links and disappointing AR coating. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1717 highly for its impressive value and competent finishing at its price point.

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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