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Pagani Design PD-1766vsVaer Tactical Field

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PD-1766
Pagani DesignPD-1766
MSRP $116
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1766

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1766 for its attractive dial options, comfortable wearability, and light weight. Some owners find the textured green and blue dials appealing, with one owner noting it's among their most worn watches and would buy more colors. However, the bracelet is frequently criticized as cheap-looking and poorly constructed, with one owner calling it "brutal" and "crap," and the included tool is too large for the faux screw pins. Concerns are also raised about a lack of a running second hand, a potentially reflective crystal, and misaligned indices or bezels on some examples. On balance, owners appreciate the Pagani Design PD-1766 for its comfortable fit and attractive dial at its price point, despite significant criticism of the bracelet quality.

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

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-176640mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
PD-176640h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
PD-1766100m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
PD-1766$116
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
36mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$116
$199
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