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Pagani Design PD-1639 GoldvsVario Futurist

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PD-1639 Gold
Pagani DesignPD-1639 Gold
MSRP $125
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1639 Gold43mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
PD-1639 Gold42h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
PD-1639 Gold100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
PD-1639 Gold$125
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

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
$125
$648

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1639 Gold

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1639 Gold for its attractive appearance and exceptional value, with particular admiration for its cyclops magnification and the convincing gold tone from a distance. The Seiko NH35 movement, sapphire crystal, and ceramic bezel are frequently cited as strong points at its price. However, some owners report sharp case edges that can cause irritation, a loose bezel feel, and occasional misalignment. Lume performance is also noted as weak by some. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1639 Gold highly for its impressive aesthetics and feature set at an accessible 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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