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Pagani Design PD-1717vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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PD-1717
Pagani DesignPD-1717
MSRP $158
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-171738mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
PD-171742h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
PD-1717200m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
PD-1717$158
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$158
$388

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1717

Pagani Design PD-1717 owners widely praise its value for money and competent finishing, highlighting its admirable lug drop and unique dial step. However, reviewers and owners consistently note its weak lume and a 13mm thickness. Some owners report ill-fitting end links and disappointing AR coating. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1717 highly for its impressive value and competent finishing at its price point.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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