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Pagani Design PD-YS005vsVario Futurist

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PD-YS005
Pagani DesignPD-YS005
MSRP $171
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS00541mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS00542h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
PD-YS005200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
PD-YS005$171
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$648

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-YS005

Pagani Design PD-YS005 owners widely praise its thin, comfortable case and attractive appearance, with many considering it a stunning homage. Reviewers note the Seiko NH-35A automatic movement, 200m water resistance, solid link bracelet with milled clasp, and domed sapphire crystal. However, lume is frequently described as poor or inconsistent, with one owner finding the fauxtina too orange and another reporting sharp bezel edges prone to accidental rotation. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-YS005 highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at the price point.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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