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Pagani Design PD-1638vsVario Futurist

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PD-1638
Pagani DesignPD-1638
MSRP $111
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-163843mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
PD-163848h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
PD-163830m
Futurist100m
MSRP
PD-1638$111
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
48h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$111
$648

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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.

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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