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Pagani Design PD-1644 GoldvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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PD-1644 Gold
Pagani DesignPD-1644 Gold
MSRP $120
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1644 Gold40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
PD-1644 Gold40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
PD-1644 Gold100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
PD-1644 Gold$120
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
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

1 specs
Caliber
VK63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$239

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1644 Gold

Pagani Design PD-1644 Gold owners widely report the watch offers significant aesthetic appeal for its price point, mimicking a luxury chronograph design. However, reviewers and owners consistently flag legibility issues, with subdials and polished indices on white dials being difficult to read, especially in low light. Some owners also note dial misalignment as a quality control concern, with one reporting a 1mm shift that led to a return. The lume is described as virtually non-existent. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1644 Gold highly for its value and design, despite noted legibility and quality control challenges.

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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