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Pagani Design PD-1654vsVario Futurist

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PD-1654
Pagani DesignPD-1654
MSRP $74
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-165440mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
PD-165440h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
PD-1654100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
PD-1654$74
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
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
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$74
$648

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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.

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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