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Pagani Design PD-1780vsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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PD-1780
Pagani DesignPD-1780
MSRP $111
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-178040mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
PD-178040h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
PD-1780100m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
PD-1780$111
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH88

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$111
$279

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1780

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1780 for its stunning appearance and exceptional value, with many highlighting its flawless dial surfaces and impressive finishing at its $70 price point. The watch is noted for its decent to impressive lume, and the Seiko VH88 quartz movement provides a 4-beat-per-second sweeping seconds hand. However, a recurring point of contention among owners is the numeral arrangement, particularly the "3" and "4" o'clock positions, which some find disorienting or less appealing. One owner also noted weak lume on their example. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1780 highly for its value and aesthetics, despite some reservations about dial design elements.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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