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Pagani Design PD-1888vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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PD-1888
Pagani DesignPD-1888
MSRP $171
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-188840mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
PD-188842h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
PD-1888100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
PD-1888$171
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.2mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$328

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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.

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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