Side by side

Pagani Design PD-1738vsVaer Tactical Field

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

PD-1738
Pagani DesignPD-1738
MSRP $137
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Pagani Design PD-1738

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1738 for its attractive appearance, with some calling it "very beautiful" and an "awesome gag." However, owners note the Pagani Design PD-1738 is too thick for a quartz watch, with multiple commenters stating it is significantly over 10mm. Some owners find it difficult to read and criticize it as "cheap and tacky." On balance, owners are split on the Pagani Design PD-1738, with opinions divided between its attractive appearance and its perceived thickness and legibility issues.

Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-173842mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
PD-173840h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
PD-173850m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
PD-1738$137
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
16mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Lug Width
27mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
36mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$137
$199
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Pagani Design PD-1738 vs Vaer Tactical Field gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.