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Pagani Design PD-1706 GMTvsHELM Vanuatu

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PD-1706 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1706 GMT
MSRP $145
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-1706 GMT42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
PD-1706 GMT43h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
PD-1706 GMT200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
PD-1706 GMT$145
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
14.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Pearl DG5833
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
43h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$145
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Pagani Design PD-1706 GMT

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1706 GMT's bracelet, noting its fantastic build with screw links and a bezel that exhibits no play. However, the Pearl DG5833A movement requires approximately 50 crown winds to start, and the rotor is described as noisy. The 60-click unidirectional bezel is criticized for not aligning precisely with 24 time zones, and some owners find the red crown ring unappealing. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1706 GMT highly for its bracelet quality and bezel action, despite some noted movement and aesthetic quirks.

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.

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