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Pagani Design PD-1761vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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PD-1761
Pagani DesignPD-1761
MSRP $120
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-176140mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
PD-176140h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
PD-1761100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
PD-1761$120
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.3mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
VK63
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$679

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1761

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1761 for its exceptional value at $39.30, highlighting its sapphire crystal and full stainless steel construction. Some owners note soft or uneven case transitions as a cost-saving measure, and one owner reported receiving their watch with bezel scratches. The Pagani Design PD-1761 is a 40mm meca-quartz chronograph with a 45mm lug-to-lug distance and 11.5mm thickness. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1761 highly for its impressive value and specifications at its price point.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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