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Pagani Design PD-1767vsHELM Vanuatu

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Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285
What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1767

Pagani Design PD-1767 owners praise its Panerai-inspired aesthetic, power reserve indicator, and 41mm size. Timekeeping varies significantly, with one owner reporting +217 to +225 seconds per day, while another notes it runs 3 seconds fast per 24 hours. The case back uses mineral crystal, and some report slight bezel backplay despite crisp clicks. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-1767 for its distinctive aesthetic and useful power reserve indicator, though timekeeping consistency is a notable concern for some.

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.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-176741mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
PD-176740h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
PD-1767200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
PD-1767$135
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$135
$285
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