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Pagani Design PD-1793vsRZE Aspirare

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Aspirare
RZEAspirare
MSRP $699
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1793

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1793 for its dial texture, applied logo, faceted hands, and overall case finishing, especially considering its sub-£40 price point and sapphire crystal. The VH31 quartz movement is noted for keeping time very well. However, the watch draws criticism for its 19mm strap width, sharp and thick lugs contributing to a bulky feel, and a rehaut that some find horrendous. Lume is described as standard for the brand, fading quickly, and the bracelet, while good for the price, is compared unfavorably to higher-end options, featuring a stamped clasp with limited adjustment. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1793 highly for its exceptional value as a budget grab-and-go watch, citing its dial and finishing as key strengths.

RZE Aspirare

The RZE Aspirare is widely praised for its exceptional value and build quality at $599, featuring a 44mm titanium case with UltraHex coating and a Miyota 9015 movement. Owners find the watch surprisingly comfortable, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate its modern, futuristic design and interchangeable bezel system. Some reviewers note the minute hand appears slightly short relative to the chapter ring, and the 53mm lug-to-lug may be challenging for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Aspirare highly for its robust titanium construction and strong value proposition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-179338mm
Aspirare44mm
Power Reserve
PD-179340h
Aspirare40h
Water Resistance
PD-1793100m
Aspirare200m
MSRP
PD-1793$131
Aspirare$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
53mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$131
$699
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