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Pagani Design PD-1773vsVaer Tactical Field

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PD-1773
Pagani DesignPD-1773
MSRP $128
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-177338mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
PD-177340h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
PD-1773100m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
PD-1773$128
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
13.2mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
36mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
VK63
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$128
$199

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1773

Pagani Design PD-1773 owners praise its attractive copper/salmon dial and overall case finishing, with dimensions of 38mm diameter, 45.6mm lug to lug, and 13mm thickness noted as compact and wearable. Some owners find the dial busy and readability difficult, while others describe the lume as abysmal and wish for improved AR coating or matching lume on other variants. The bracelet receives mixed feedback, with some calling it light or "nasty" and noting difficulties with push pins, while one owner found it acceptable. Several owners suggest removing or color-matching the date window and improving the bracelet. On balance, owners appreciate the Pagani Design PD-1773 for its appealing aesthetics and compact dimensions, despite criticisms regarding lume and bracelet quality.

Vaer Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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