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Pagani Design PD-1654vsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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PD-1654
Pagani DesignPD-1654
MSRP $74
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-165440mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
PD-165440h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
PD-1654100m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
PD-1654$74
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$74
$399

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1654

Pagani Design PD-1654 owners widely praise its stunning dial and exceptional value. One owner notes the original leather strap proved surprisingly durable over three years of daily wear, though another community member found the strap to be of lesser quality. Concerns exist regarding the watch's claimed water resistance and the absence of a sapphire crystal. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1654 highly for its eye-catching dial and affordability.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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