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Pagani Design PD-1701vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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PD-1701
Pagani DesignPD-1701
MSRP $133
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1701

Pagani Design PD-1701 owners widely praise its excellent value and surprising quality for the price, noting its accurate Seiko mechaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. Some owners report issues with misaligned bezels and hands, sharp edges on the stainless steel bracelet, and graphics rubbing off on gold accents. Criticisms also include a lack of anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal and weak lume. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1701 highly for its impressive functionality and aesthetics given its cost.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-170140mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
PD-170140h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
PD-1701100m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
PD-1701$133
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Thickness
14mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
VK63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$133
$329
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