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Pagani Design PD-YS019 SapphirevsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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PD-YS019 Sapphire
Pagani DesignPD-YS019 Sapphire
MSRP $115
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS019 Sapphire37mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS019 Sapphire40h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
PD-YS019 Sapphire50m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
PD-YS019 Sapphire$115
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
9.5mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
24.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Anacapa

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$115
$699

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-YS019 Sapphire

Owners widely report dial misalignment issues with the Pagani Design PD-YS019 Sapphire, with one noting a significant mismatch between hands and indices lume. Some find the integrated bracelet sharp and difficult to adjust, while others praise the "fantastic colour" and the 37mm case wearing larger than expected. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported, though one owner described it as "VERY accurate." On balance, owners are divided on the Pagani Design PD-YS019 Sapphire, with significant concerns over dial alignment and bracelet quality tempering appreciation for its color and case proportions.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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