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Pagani Design PD-1811vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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PD-1811
Pagani DesignPD-1811
MSRP $115
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-181144mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
PD-181140h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
PD-1811100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
PD-1811$115
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
VK64
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$115
$328

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1811

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1811 for its affordable chronograph functionality and attractive design, with some appreciating its casual utility and rotating bezel. One owner notes the seconds hand's behavior with the VK64 movement can appear to pause when not in chronograph mode. Opinions are divided on the dial's busyness. Overall, owners value the Pagani Design PD-1811 for its accessible chronograph features and appealing aesthetic at its price point.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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