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Pagani Design PD-YS020vsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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PD-YS020
Pagani DesignPD-YS020
MSRP $145
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS02037mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS02040h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
PD-YS020100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
PD-YS020$145
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Thickness
7mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
14.4mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI VJ21
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$428

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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 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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