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Pagani Design PD-1752vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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PD-1752
Pagani DesignPD-1752
MSRP $145
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-175236mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
PD-175240h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
PD-1752100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
PD-1752$145
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$679

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1752

Owners praise the Pagani Design PD-1752's beautiful dial and smooth, buttery bracelet, noting its incredible quality for a sub-$130 price, with one owner finding the 36mm size beautiful. However, some find the 14mm thickness and 47mm lug-to-lug too large, and others wish for better lume and a smaller clasp. There is division on the dial's branding, with some preferring it without the "Pagani Design" text or suggesting a logo instead, and some find the fluted bezel looks cheap. One owner experienced the movement stopping frequently and noted sharp edges on the bracelet and end links. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1752 highly for its bracelet quality and aesthetic appeal at its price point, despite some reservations about its branding and lume.

From video reviewers

The Pagani Design PD-1752's case finishing is a notable strength, with reviewers praising its well-executed brushed and polished finish. A weakness of the watch is its lume brightness, with multiple reviewers noting that it could be brighter. Reviewers disagree on the movement, with Reviewer 1 praising the Seagull ST16 and Reviewer 3 criticizing the Seagull ST-1901.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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