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Pagani Design PD-1694vsHELM Vanuatu

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PD-1694
Pagani DesignPD-1694
MSRP $150
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-169440mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
PD-169440h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
PD-1694200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
PD-1694$150
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$150
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pagani Design PD-1694

Pagani Design PD-1694 owners widely praise its value, with specific commendations for dial aesthetics, bezel action, alignment, and the domed crystal. The bracelet and strap also receive positive mentions for comfort and quality, though one owner noted the pressed steel diver's extension as a drawback. Lume quality is a point of contention, with some finding the dial lume "pretty bad" while others accept the bezel and hand lume. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1694 highly for its impressive build and aesthetic details at its price point.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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