Which is cheaper, the Pagani Design PD-1729 or the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1729 is the cheaper of the two at $157, against $888 for the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound — a $731 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pagani Design PD-1729 or the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound?

The Pagani Design PD-1729 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pagani Design PD-1729 or the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound?

The Pagani Design PD-1729 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pagani Design PD-1729 or the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound?

The Pagani Design PD-1729 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound.

What movement does the Pagani Design PD-1729 run compared to the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound?

The Pagani Design PD-1729 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 8215), while the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound runs a manual (Miyota 6T33).

Side by side

Pagani Design PD-1729vsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Pagani Design PD-1729

pd-1729

MSRP $157

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

vario-empire-art-nouveau-outer-black-handwound-dress-watch

MSRP $888

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-172942mm

Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm

Power Reserve

PD-172942h

Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h

Water Resistance

PD-1729100m

Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m

MSRP

PD-1729$157

Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Miyota 6T33

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$157

$888

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Pagani Design PD-1729 vs Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Keep exploring