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Pagani Design PD-1778vsVario 1918 Pilot

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PD-1778
Pagani DesignPD-1778
MSRP $159
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-177840mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
PD-177842h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
PD-1778100m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
PD-1778$159
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Thickness
12.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$388

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1778

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1778 for appearing more attractive in person than in promotional images, with specific commendations for its dial color, anti-reflective coating, and case finishing relative to its price. However, the dial's font and branding are frequently disliked, with a preference for a simple logo. Some owners find the watch to be slightly too large and report difficulties with strap compatibility. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1778 highly for its aesthetic appeal and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about the dial text and case dimensions.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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