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Pagani Design PD-1691vsZelos Helica

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PD-1691
Pagani DesignPD-1691
MSRP $146
Helica
ZelosHelica
MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-169139.7mm
Helica39mm
Power Reserve
PD-169140h
Helica40h
Water Resistance
PD-1691200m
Helica100m
MSRP
PD-1691$146
Helica$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.7mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
39 - Wave MOP

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$146
$499

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1691

Owners report an index falling off the dial of the Pagani Design PD-1691 shortly after purchase, with one owner noting the bracelet and clasp feel cheap and rattle, observing a significant quality difference compared to higher-end brands. Overall, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1691 to have significant quality control issues with its dial and bracelet components.

Zelos Helica

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica for its stunning, often color-shifting dials, with specific mentions of the MoP, slate grey, 'Steel Blue', and red opal variants being particularly captivating and artful. The 39mm case size is noted as fitting well on smaller wrists, and the overall build quality and finishing for the price are frequently highlighted as impressive, with one owner calling it "a lot of watch for the price." Some owners appreciate the novel bracelet designs and full lume dials, while others find the bracelet and clasp edges sharp or the clasp lacking on-the-fly adjustment. Opinions on the date window are mixed, with one owner disliking it. The Zelos Helica Moonphase was considered cluttered by one owner, and its $1K USD price point was felt to be steep by another, though popular variants sold out rapidly. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Helica highly for its striking dial designs and impressive value proposition.

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