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Pagani Design PD-1728vsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1728

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1728 for its attractive appearance, gorgeous pearly dial, and surprisingly good lume. However, community members consistently flag its 14mm thickness as excessive for the style, and some find the bracelet's screw pins difficult to adjust. One owner notes the watch gained approximately 20 seconds over a week and expresses annoyance at the lack of a date window. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1728 a visually appealing watch, with its primary drawbacks being its thickness and bracelet adjustability.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-172840mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
PD-172840h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
PD-1728100m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
PD-1728$128
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.4mm
13.18mm
Lug Width
24.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$128
$399
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