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Pagani Design PD-YS019 SapphirevsVario 1918 Pilot

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PD-YS019 Sapphire
Pagani DesignPD-YS019 Sapphire
MSRP $115
1918 Pilot
Vario1918 Pilot
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS019 Sapphire37mm
1918 Pilot40mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS019 Sapphire40h
1918 Pilot40h
Water Resistance
PD-YS019 Sapphire50m
1918 Pilot50m
MSRP
PD-YS019 Sapphire$115
1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
9.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
24.5mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31
Miyota 8N33
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$115
$388

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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.

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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