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Pagani Design PD-1766vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

PD-1766
Pagani DesignPD-1766
MSRP $116
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-176640mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
PD-176640h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
PD-1766100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
PD-1766$116
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
VK64
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$116
$328

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1766

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1766 for its attractive dial options, comfortable wearability, and light weight. Some owners find the textured green and blue dials appealing, with one owner noting it's among their most worn watches and would buy more colors. However, the bracelet is frequently criticized as cheap-looking and poorly constructed, with one owner calling it "brutal" and "crap," and the included tool is too large for the faux screw pins. Concerns are also raised about a lack of a running second hand, a potentially reflective crystal, and misaligned indices or bezels on some examples. On balance, owners appreciate the Pagani Design PD-1766 for its comfortable fit and attractive dial at its price point, despite significant criticism of the bracelet quality.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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