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Pagani Design PD-1734vsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

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PD-1734
Pagani DesignPD-1734
MSRP $98
D4 Meridian Solar
VaerD4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $399

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-173440mm
D4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
PD-173440h
D4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
PD-1734100m
D4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
PD-1734$98
D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$98
$399

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1734

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1734 as an excellent value, with many considering it a versatile GADA watch. The handset and indices are frequently highlighted as the best from the brand, and some owners find the mauve or white dials particularly beautiful and shimmering. However, opinions on the dial finish are mixed, with some describing the black dial as glossy, lumpy, or resembling painted plywood rather than premium, and others noting legibility issues with the blue and black variants. One owner confirmed a "Resistant" text error from an earlier version has been corrected. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1734 highly for its exceptional value and attractive handset and indices.

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar for its excellent value, citing features like the sapphire crystal with AR coating and its solar-powered quartz movement. The watch's great colorways, unique yet simple design, and gilt hands are frequently highlighted, contributing to its appeal as a sports or outdoors watch. However, the second-hand alignment is a common point of contention, with some owners finding it annoyingly imprecise for the $399 price point, a characteristic the brand states is within normal tolerances. The steel bracelet has also been described as disappointing with sharp edges, though alternative strap options can mitigate this. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar highly for its impressive feature set and design at its price point, despite minor criticisms regarding second-hand alignment and the stock bracelet.

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