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Pagani Design PD-1796vsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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PD-1796
Pagani DesignPD-1796
MSRP $149
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-179642mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
PD-179648h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
PD-1796100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
PD-1796$149
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
48h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$149
$935

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1796

The Pagani Design PD-1796 features an open-heart design, not a tourbillon as initially marketed, and includes a noticeable blue anti-reflective coating. Owners are divided on its aesthetic, with some appreciating its unique dial layout and manual/automatic movement, while others find the design unappealing and criticize the lack of AR coating for legibility issues. On balance, the consensus is that owners find the Pagani Design PD-1796 polarizing due to its misrepresented complication and mixed reception on its dial design and AR coating.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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