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Pagani Design PD-1644 GoldvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

PD-1644 Gold
Pagani DesignPD-1644 Gold
MSRP $120
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1644 Gold40mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
PD-1644 Gold40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
PD-1644 Gold100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
PD-1644 Gold$120
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
VK63
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$328

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1644 Gold

Pagani Design PD-1644 Gold owners widely report the watch offers significant aesthetic appeal for its price point, mimicking a luxury chronograph design. However, reviewers and owners consistently flag legibility issues, with subdials and polished indices on white dials being difficult to read, especially in low light. Some owners also note dial misalignment as a quality control concern, with one reporting a 1mm shift that led to a return. The lume is described as virtually non-existent. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1644 Gold highly for its value and design, despite noted legibility and quality control challenges.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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