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Pagani Design PD-1759vsZelos Helmsman 3

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PD-1759
Pagani DesignPD-1759
MSRP $130
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-175940mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
PD-175942h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
PD-1759100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
PD-1759$130
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 8215
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$130
$529

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1759

Pagani Design PD-1759 owners praise its value for money and aesthetic appeal at its price point. Some owners express a desire for a sterile dial and a no-date configuration, and note that the butterfly bracelet's lack of half-links hinders achieving a precise fit. Overall, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1759 to be a good value proposition for its appearance, though some wish for dial and bracelet refinements.

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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