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Pagani Design PD-1791vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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PD-1791
Pagani DesignPD-1791
MSRP $120
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1791

Owners widely find the Pagani Design PD-1791's skeleton dial unattractive, with one owner describing it as "ugly" and another disliking the "circle inside square" aesthetic. Some suggest it would be better suited for modifications. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1791 poorly due to its polarizing and widely disliked dial design.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-179142mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
PD-179140h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
PD-179150m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
PD-1791$120
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$329
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