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Pagani Design PD-1716vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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PD-1716
Pagani DesignPD-1716
MSRP $128
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-171636.5mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
PD-171642h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
PD-1716100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
PD-1716$128
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
36.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$128
$218

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1716

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1716 for its beautiful dial and comfortable 36mm size, making it a great everyday watch. Timekeeping is noted as accurate, and the bracelet is considered comfortable by some owners. However, the lume is criticized for fading quickly, and one owner found it does not suit leather straps well. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1716 highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price point.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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