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Pagani Design PD-1688vsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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PD-1688
Pagani DesignPD-1688
MSRP $133
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-168840mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
PD-168842h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
PD-1688100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
PD-1688$133
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$133
$935

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1688

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1688 as a nice and inexpensive GADA watch. However, the bracelet is consistently described as only okay, with owners suggesting it will likely be swapped. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1688 highly for its value as a versatile everyday watch.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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