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Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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PD-1788 GMT NH34
Pagani DesignPD-1788 GMT NH34
MSRP $196
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328
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 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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1788 GMT NH3440mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
PD-1788 GMT NH3442h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
PD-1788 GMT NH34100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
PD-1788 GMT NH34$196
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.5mm
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

3 specs
Caliber
NH34
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$196
$328
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