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Pagani Design PD-1796vsVario Futurist

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PD-1796
Pagani DesignPD-1796
MSRP $149
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-179642mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
PD-179648h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
PD-1796100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
PD-1796$149
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
48h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$648

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1796

The Pagani Design PD-1796 features an open-heart design, not a tourbillon as initially marketed, and includes a noticeable blue anti-reflective coating. Owners are divided on its aesthetic, with some appreciating its unique dial layout and manual/automatic movement, while others find the design unappealing and criticize the lack of AR coating for legibility issues. On balance, the consensus is that owners find the Pagani Design PD-1796 polarizing due to its misrepresented complication and mixed reception on its dial design and AR coating.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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