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Pagani Design PD-1638vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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PD-1638
Pagani DesignPD-1638
MSRP $111
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-163843mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
PD-163848h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
PD-163830m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
PD-1638$111
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Diver
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
48h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$111
$239

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1638

Pagani Design PD-1638 owners widely praise its attractive skeletonized dial and surprising build quality for its price, often noting it looks good on a NATO strap. Some owners report the Hardlex crystal may be prone to scratches. The movement offers a 30-hour power reserve and accuracy up to 45 seconds per day, which is considered acceptable for a frequently reset watch. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1638 highly for its visual appeal and value as a fun, inexpensive diversion watch.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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