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Pagani Design PD-1654vsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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PD-1654
Pagani DesignPD-1654
MSRP $74
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-165440mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
PD-165440h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
PD-1654100m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
PD-1654$74
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$74
$935

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1654

Pagani Design PD-1654 owners widely praise its stunning dial and exceptional value. One owner notes the original leather strap proved surprisingly durable over three years of daily wear, though another community member found the strap to be of lesser quality. Concerns exist regarding the watch's claimed water resistance and the absence of a sapphire crystal. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1654 highly for its eye-catching dial and affordability.

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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