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Pagani Design PD-1728vsZelos Helmsman 3

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Pagani Design PD-1728

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1728 for its attractive appearance, gorgeous pearly dial, and surprisingly good lume. However, community members consistently flag its 14mm thickness as excessive for the style, and some find the bracelet's screw pins difficult to adjust. One owner notes the watch gained approximately 20 seconds over a week and expresses annoyance at the lack of a date window. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1728 a visually appealing watch, with its primary drawbacks being its thickness and bracelet adjustability.

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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-172840mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
PD-172840h
Helmsman 3
Water Resistance
PD-1728100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
PD-1728$128
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
13.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
40mm
Lug Width
24.5mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
40h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$128
$529
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