Which is cheaper, the HELM Komodo or the Pagani Design PD-1781?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1781 is the cheaper of the two at $149, against $295 for the HELM Komodo — a $146 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the HELM Komodo or the Pagani Design PD-1781?

The HELM Komodo is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Pagani Design PD-1781.

What movement does the HELM Komodo run compared to the Pagani Design PD-1781?

The HELM Komodo runs a automatic caliber (Seiko Instruments NH35), while the Pagani Design PD-1781 runs a quartz (Seiko VK63).

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HELM Komodo

MSRP $295

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MSRP $149

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Komodo40mm

PD-178140mm

Power Reserve

Komodo40h

PD-1781—

Water Resistance

Komodo300m

PD-1781100m

MSRP

Komodo$295

PD-1781$149

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Double-Domed

—

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Seiko Instruments NH35

Seiko VK63

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$295

$149

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