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Pagani Design PD-YS020vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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PD-YS020
Pagani DesignPD-YS020
MSRP $145
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS02037mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS02040h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
PD-YS020100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
PD-YS020$145
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
14.4mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VJ21
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$328

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-YS020

Owners widely report issues with the Pagani Design PD-YS020's integrated bracelet, describing it as stiff, ill-fitting, and difficult to resize due to stiff pins and a lack of half links, leading to discomfort and a "bangle-like" feel for some. The seconds hand alignment and dial brushing are also noted as imperfect. However, some owners find the watch beautiful and thin, with the silver dial offering surprising light play, and consider it a well-done homage for its price. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-YS020's bracelet design and sizing challenges to be significant drawbacks that detract from its wearability.

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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