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Pagani Design PD-1706 GMTvsVario Futurist

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PD-1706 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1706 GMT
MSRP $145
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1706 GMT42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
PD-1706 GMT43h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
PD-1706 GMT200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
PD-1706 GMT$145
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
43h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pagani Design PD-1706 GMT

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1706 GMT's bracelet, noting its fantastic build with screw links and a bezel that exhibits no play. However, the Pearl DG5833A movement requires approximately 50 crown winds to start, and the rotor is described as noisy. The 60-click unidirectional bezel is criticized for not aligning precisely with 24 time zones, and some owners find the red crown ring unappealing. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1706 GMT highly for its bracelet quality and bezel action, despite some noted movement and aesthetic quirks.

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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