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Pagani Design PD-1673 Royal OakvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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PD-1673 Royal Oak
Pagani DesignPD-1673 Royal Oak
MSRP $142
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1673 Royal Oak40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
PD-1673 Royal Oak42h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
PD-1673 Royal Oak100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
PD-1673 Royal Oak$142
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$142
$239

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1673 Royal Oak

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1673 Royal Oak for its surprisingly nice finishing for the price and its beautiful aesthetic, with one owner rating it an 8/10 and calling it a favorite. Some owners note the end link appears larger than the lugs, a design element present in official renders, and one commenter found the watch too big. Another owner considers the chronograph variant too flashy and sporty for versatility, with concerns about bracelet attachment and suitability only for larger wrists. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1673 Royal Oak highly for its aesthetic appeal and finishing at its price point.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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