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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMTvsVaer G2 Pacific GMT

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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

Vaer G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The USA assembly and accessible price point are key strengths. Reviewers noted the bezel action.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1693 GMT42mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
PD-1693 GMT43h
G2 Pacific GMT
Water Resistance
PD-1693 GMT200m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
PD-1693 GMT$145
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
43h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$399
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