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Pagani Design PD-YS020vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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PD-YS020
Pagani DesignPD-YS020
MSRP $145
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS02037mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS02040h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
PD-YS020100m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
PD-YS020$145
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
7mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
14.4mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VJ21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$239

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-YS020

Owners widely report issues with the Pagani Design PD-YS020's integrated bracelet, describing it as stiff, ill-fitting, and difficult to resize due to stiff pins and a lack of half links, leading to discomfort and a "bangle-like" feel for some. The seconds hand alignment and dial brushing are also noted as imperfect. However, some owners find the watch beautiful and thin, with the silver dial offering surprising light play, and consider it a well-done homage for its price. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-YS020's bracelet design and sizing challenges to be significant drawbacks that detract from its wearability.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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