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Pagani Design PD-YS031vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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PD-YS031
Pagani DesignPD-YS031
MSRP $213
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-YS03141mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
PD-YS03140h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
PD-YS031100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
PD-YS031$213
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$213
$679

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-YS031

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS031 as a "smashing" and "gorgeous" watch, though some find its 51.4mm lug-to-lug measurement too large. One owner suggests a quartz movement and a thinner profile would improve it. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-YS031 highly for its aesthetic appeal.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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