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Pagani Design PD-1668vsHELM Vanuatu

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PD-1668
Pagani DesignPD-1668
MSRP $137
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pagani Design PD-1668

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1668 for its sharp, elegant appearance and a fantastic bracelet clasp, with some noting that a silicone strap enhances its appeal. However, the 60-click bezel is described as clunky, and the bracelet finishing is considered poor, lacking micro-adjustments. One owner also flagged that initial finishing required polishing to achieve a more high-end look. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1668 highly for its elegant aesthetic and the transformative effect of aftermarket straps.

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.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-166843mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
PD-166840h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
PD-1668100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
PD-1668$137
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
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
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$137
$285
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