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Pagani Design PD-1734vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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PD-1734
Pagani DesignPD-1734
MSRP $98
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-173440mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
PD-173440h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
PD-1734100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
PD-1734$98
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$98
$239

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1734

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1734 as an excellent value, with many considering it a versatile GADA watch. The handset and indices are frequently highlighted as the best from the brand, and some owners find the mauve or white dials particularly beautiful and shimmering. However, opinions on the dial finish are mixed, with some describing the black dial as glossy, lumpy, or resembling painted plywood rather than premium, and others noting legibility issues with the blue and black variants. One owner confirmed a "Resistant" text error from an earlier version has been corrected. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1734 highly for its exceptional value and attractive handset and indices.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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