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Pagani Design PD-1695vsVario Futurist

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PD-1695
Pagani DesignPD-1695
MSRP $145
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-169545mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
PD-169542h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
PD-1695300m
Futurist100m
MSRP
PD-1695$145
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$648

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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.

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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