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Pagani Design PD-1792 GMTvsVario 1918 Pilot

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PD-1792 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1792 GMT
MSRP $137
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1792 GMT39mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
PD-1792 GMT42h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
PD-1792 GMT100m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
PD-1792 GMT$137
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833GMT
Miyota 8N33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$137
$388

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1792 GMT

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1792 GMT's comfortable 40mm size and attractive dial with applied indices, with one owner planning to buy multiple colors. However, the dial's appearance is polarizing, with some finding it cheap-looking, resembling styrofoam or aluminum foil, and others criticizing its ungraceful imitation design. Reviewers and owners consistently flag poor lume quality that doesn't last long, and some note issues with the movement and clasp compared to other models. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting it runs 5 seconds slow per day, while another experienced a stiff, difficult-to-adjust clasp and fiddly bracelet screws. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1792 GMT as a decent value for its low price, primarily for its GMT function, despite significant criticisms of its overall execution and finishing.

Vario 1918 Pilot

The Vario 1918 Pilot is praised for its classy, unique, and beautifully done vintage theme, especially its 45-degree tilted enamel dial and cathedral hands, offered at a bargain price. Owners note the Miyota 8N33 hand-wound movement with over 40 hours of power reserve and C3 lume. Some find the 40mm size a bit small for larger wrists, and the Vario logo is occasionally seen as out of place. The tilted dial is impractical for right-wrist wear, and one owner reported disappointment with the movement's loudness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1918 Pilot well for its unique dial execution and vintage aesthetic at an accessible price point.

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