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Pagani Design PD-1673 Royal OakvsZelos Helmsman 3

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PD-1673 Royal Oak
Pagani DesignPD-1673 Royal Oak
MSRP $142
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1673 Royal Oak40mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
PD-1673 Royal Oak42h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
PD-1673 Royal Oak100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
PD-1673 Royal Oak$142
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$142
$529

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1673 Royal Oak

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1673 Royal Oak for its surprisingly nice finishing for the price and its beautiful aesthetic, with one owner rating it an 8/10 and calling it a favorite. Some owners note the end link appears larger than the lugs, a design element present in official renders, and one commenter found the watch too big. Another owner considers the chronograph variant too flashy and sporty for versatility, with concerns about bracelet attachment and suitability only for larger wrists. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1673 Royal Oak highly for its aesthetic appeal and finishing at its price point.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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