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Pagani Design PD-1654vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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PD-1654
Pagani DesignPD-1654
MSRP $74
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-165440mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
PD-165440h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
PD-1654100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
PD-1654$74
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
11mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$74
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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