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Pagani Design PD-1888vsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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PD-1888
Pagani DesignPD-1888
MSRP $171
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-188840mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
PD-188842h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
PD-1888100m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
PD-1888$171
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.2mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Anacapa

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$699

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1888

Pagani Design PD-1888 owners widely praise its premium bracelet and clasp, comfortable wear, and unique 24-hour wheel implementation. Some owners find the green and blue dial variants appealing with minimal branding. However, some community members feel the watch is overpriced, with a perceived value closer to $125-$150, and one owner noted disappointment with the date display legibility. Another owner finds the crown winding feel jumpy and dislikes the rehaut text. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1888 highly for its bracelet, clasp, and unique dial features at its price point.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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