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Pagani Design PD-1888vsVario 1918 Trench Brass

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

PD-1888
Pagani DesignPD-1888
MSRP $171
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-188840mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
PD-188842h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
PD-1888100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
PD-1888$171
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Thickness
12.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$171
$388

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1888

Pagani Design PD-1888 owners widely praise its premium bracelet and clasp, comfortable wear, and unique 24-hour wheel implementation. Some owners find the green and blue dial variants appealing with minimal branding. However, some community members feel the watch is overpriced, with a perceived value closer to $125-$150, and one owner noted disappointment with the date display legibility. Another owner finds the crown winding feel jumpy and dislikes the rehaut text. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1888 highly for its bracelet, clasp, and unique dial features at its price point.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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