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Pagani Design PD-YS020vsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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PD-YS020
Pagani DesignPD-YS020
MSRP $145
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS02037mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS02040h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
PD-YS020100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
PD-YS020$145
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
14.4mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI VJ21
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$388

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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.

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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