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Pagani Design PD-1662 GMT NH34vsHELM Vanuatu

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

PD-1662 GMT NH34
Pagani DesignPD-1662 GMT NH34
MSRP $307
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1662 GMT NH3440mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
PD-1662 GMT NH3442h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
PD-1662 GMT NH34100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
PD-1662 GMT NH34$307
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NH34
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$307
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Pagani Design PD-1662 GMT NH34

Owners widely report solid build quality for the price, with finishing that does not appear cheap and appreciated solid links and clasp. However, one owner describes the Pagani Design PD-1662 GMT NH34 as junk, citing a terrible bezel, lume, bracelet, and deep rehaut, advising avoidance unless on a tight budget. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1662 GMT NH34 well for its build quality and finishing at the price, despite one dissenting opinion on its components.

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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