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Pagani Design PD-1778vsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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PD-1778
Pagani DesignPD-1778
MSRP $159
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-177840mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
PD-177842h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
PD-1778100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
PD-1778$159
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12.5mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159
$428

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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 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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