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Pagani Design PD-1695vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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PD-1695
Pagani DesignPD-1695
MSRP $145
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-169545mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
PD-169542h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
PD-1695300m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
PD-1695$145
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$679

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1695

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1695 for its appealing blue dial and wearability, with some finding it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest due to its lug placement. The 300m water resistance is noted as a functional benefit. However, some owners find the lume to be weak. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1695 highly for its attractive dial and perceived value as a placeholder for more expensive timepieces.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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