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Pagani Design PD-1695vsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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PD-1695
Pagani DesignPD-1695
MSRP $145
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-169545mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
PD-169542h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
PD-1695300m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
PD-1695$145
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$935

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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 G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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