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Pagani Design PD-1719vsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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PD-1719
Pagani DesignPD-1719
MSRP $154
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-171942.5mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
PD-171942h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
PD-1719300m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
PD-1719$154
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$154
$935

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pagani Design PD-1719

Owners widely report issues with the Pagani Design PD-1719's hand alignment and lume quality, with one noting bezel play. The applied indices are appreciated, and the NH38 movement is mentioned positively by one owner. The hands are described by some as resembling chess pieces or parsnips. Overall, owners express disappointment, citing QC issues and a perceived overpricing compared to alternatives.

From video reviewers

The 300m water resistance is a notable strength. The lume is a drawback.

Vaer G5 Pacific GMT

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design featuring beige lume and an orange GMT hand, with a 13mm thick case and 200m water resistance. It utilizes a Miyota Caliber 9075 movement regulated to -0/+10 seconds per day, and a steel bezel for true GMT functionality. Some owners report acceptable dial clouding at certain angles given the price, while one owner returned a G5 Pacific Polar due to a misaligned date, suggesting a potential quality control issue. The highly domed sapphire crystal can increase thickness to 15.6mm and contribute to reflections. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and vintage aesthetic at an affordable price point.

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