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Pagani Design PD-1673 Royal OakvsVario Futurist

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PD-1673 Royal Oak
Pagani DesignPD-1673 Royal Oak
MSRP $142
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1673 Royal Oak40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
PD-1673 Royal Oak42h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
PD-1673 Royal Oak100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
PD-1673 Royal Oak$142
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$142
$648

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1673 Royal Oak

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1673 Royal Oak for its surprisingly nice finishing for the price and its beautiful aesthetic, with one owner rating it an 8/10 and calling it a favorite. Some owners note the end link appears larger than the lugs, a design element present in official renders, and one commenter found the watch too big. Another owner considers the chronograph variant too flashy and sporty for versatility, with concerns about bracelet attachment and suitability only for larger wrists. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1673 Royal Oak highly for its aesthetic appeal and finishing at its price point.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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