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Pagani Design PD-1690vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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PD-1690
Pagani DesignPD-1690
MSRP $149
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-169040mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
PD-169042h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
PD-1690200m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
PD-1690$149
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
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$218

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1690

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1690 for its Tiffany blue dial, a rare feature under $300. However, the finishing on the indices is noted as a disappointment, and the "P.t. Time" text is considered unnecessary dial clutter. On balance, owners are drawn to the PD-1690 for its distinctive dial color at an accessible price point.

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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