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Pagani Design PD-1734vsZelos Helmsman 3

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Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1734

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1734 as an excellent value, with many considering it a versatile GADA watch. The handset and indices are frequently highlighted as the best from the brand, and some owners find the mauve or white dials particularly beautiful and shimmering. However, opinions on the dial finish are mixed, with some describing the black dial as glossy, lumpy, or resembling painted plywood rather than premium, and others noting legibility issues with the blue and black variants. One owner confirmed a "Resistant" text error from an earlier version has been corrected. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1734 highly for its exceptional value and attractive handset and indices.

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

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-173440mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
PD-173440h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
PD-1734100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
PD-1734$98
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$98
$529
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