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Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34vsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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PD-1788 GMT NH34
Pagani DesignPD-1788 GMT NH34
MSRP $196
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1788 GMT NH3440mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
PD-1788 GMT NH3442h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
PD-1788 GMT NH34100m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
PD-1788 GMT NH34$196
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH34
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$196
$888

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34 for its good size and attractive design, with some noting it appears to be a quality step up for the brand. However, opinions are split on its value and aesthetic execution; some owners love it and find it cool, while others consider it a poor copy, too expensive, and note issues like faded dial print and a bracelet that looks bad on certain variants. One owner found their unit arrived DOA, and another suggests regulating the NH34 movement for reliability. Overall, owners are divided on the Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34, with strong opinions ranging from love for its design and perceived quality to criticism of its execution and price point.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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