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Pagani Design PD-1784 GMTvsVario Futurist

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PD-1784 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1784 GMT
MSRP $171
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1784 GMT40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
PD-1784 GMT42h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
PD-1784 GMT200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
PD-1784 GMT$171
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH34
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT for its classic design and attractive dial details, with some noting favorable case brushing. However, the lume is consistently described as weak or atrocious, and several owners find the watch's 14mm thickness and thin bracelet to be drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a unit running +5 minutes per hour, while others do not mention specific timekeeping issues. The consensus among owners is that the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT is overpriced above $100, with many suggesting a price point of $60-80. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1784 GMT as a visually appealing watch with some build quality concerns and a questionable value proposition at higher price points.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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