Which is cheaper, the Pagani Design PD-1729 or the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1729 is the cheaper of the two at $157, against $249 for the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) — a $92 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pagani Design PD-1729 or the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)?

The Pagani Design PD-1729 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pagani Design PD-1729 or the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)?

The Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Pagani Design PD-1729.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pagani Design PD-1729 or the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)?

The Pagani Design PD-1729 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic).

What movement does the Pagani Design PD-1729 run compared to the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Pagani Design PD-1729 uses the Miyota 8215 and the Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic) uses the NH35 Warranty.

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Pagani Design PD-1729vsHelgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)

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Pagani Design PD-1729

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MSRP $157

Helgray Poseidon Diver (Automatic)

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MSRP $249

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-172942mm

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)40mm

Power Reserve

PD-172942h

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)40h

Water Resistance

PD-1729100m

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)300m

MSRP

PD-1729$157

Poseidon Diver (Automatic)$249

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

15mm

12.8mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Water Resistance

100m

300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

NH35 Warranty

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$157

$249

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