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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMTvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
PD-1693 GMT43h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
PD-1693 GMT200m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
PD-1693 GMT$145
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833A
Power Reserve
43h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$799

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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