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Pagani Design PD-1706 GMTvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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PD-1706 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1706 GMT
MSRP $145
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1706 GMT42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
PD-1706 GMT43h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
PD-1706 GMT200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
PD-1706 GMT$145
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.4mm
10.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
43h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$239

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1706 GMT

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1706 GMT's bracelet, noting its fantastic build with screw links and a bezel that exhibits no play. However, the Pearl DG5833A movement requires approximately 50 crown winds to start, and the rotor is described as noisy. The 60-click unidirectional bezel is criticized for not aligning precisely with 24 time zones, and some owners find the red crown ring unappealing. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1706 GMT highly for its bracelet quality and bezel action, despite some noted movement and aesthetic quirks.

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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