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Pagani Design PD-1759vsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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PD-1759
Pagani DesignPD-1759
MSRP $130
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-175940mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
PD-175942h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
PD-1759100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
PD-1759$130
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
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 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$130
$888

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1759

Pagani Design PD-1759 owners praise its value for money and aesthetic appeal at its price point. Some owners express a desire for a sterile dial and a no-date configuration, and note that the butterfly bracelet's lack of half-links hinders achieving a precise fit. Overall, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1759 to be a good value proposition for its appearance, though some wish for dial and bracelet refinements.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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