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Pagani Design PD-1764vsHELM Vanuatu Titanium

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PD-1764
Pagani DesignPD-1764
MSRP $128
Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-176440mm
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Power Reserve
PD-176442h
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Water Resistance
PD-1764200m
Vanuatu Titanium300m
MSRP
PD-1764$128
Vanuatu Titanium$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$128
$350

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1764

The Pagani Design PD-1764's dial closely resembles an original Rolex Oyster Perpetual, making it almost indistinguishable from the real thing. The watch features smooth and precise bezel action. The case finishing is very well done, with a nice satin finish that's not too shiny and not too dull. The watch's price point is relatively high compared to other similar homages on the market. The lume is not very bright, which might be a drawback for those who want a easy to read in low-light conditions.

HELM Vanuatu Titanium

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is widely praised by owners for its lightweight titanium construction, brushed gunmetal finish, simple design, legible hands and markers, and excellent lume, offering significant value at $300. Owners note the watch looks good in person and express enthusiasm for their existing Vanuatu Ti models. Some owners wish for Miyota 9x movements in place of the NH series. The unhardened titanium scratches easily, and the 42mm case may be too large for smaller wrists. A significant drawback is the long waiting list. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu Titanium highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent lume at the price point.

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