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Pagani Design PD-YS027vsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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PD-YS027
Pagani DesignPD-YS027
MSRP $146
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS02740.5mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS02740h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
PD-YS027100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
PD-YS027$146
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
37mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
27mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 8215
Miyota 82s5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$146
$428

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-YS027

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS027's quality and appearance, particularly in low light, and appreciate the display case back. However, some owners find the integrated bracelet excessively shiny and limiting for strap changes. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-YS027 highly for its exceptional quality and value at its price point.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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