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Pagani Design PD-1791vsOrient Helios

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What people say

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Pagani Design PD-1791

Owners widely find the Pagani Design PD-1791's skeleton dial unattractive, with one owner describing it as "ugly" and another disliking the "circle inside square" aesthetic. Some suggest it would be better suited for modifications. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1791 poorly due to its polarizing and widely disliked dial design.

Orient Helios

The Orient Helios is widely praised for its vibrant dial, open-heart design, and excellent value for money, with owners noting its great finish and quality that exceeds its price point. The watch is described as attractive and stylish, with a thin profile that wears comfortably, though some owners wish it were smaller. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting it consistently runs 5-6 seconds fast per day, while another sees it at 1-2 seconds fast. Opinions are split on the inclusion of a date window, with some finding it desirable for practicality and aesthetic balance, while others prefer its absence. The stock bracelet receives mixed reviews, with one owner finding it awkward and upgrading to a strap, while another considers it nice with a smooth finish and solid links. Overall, owners rate the Orient Helios highly for its mesmerizing open-heart dial and impressive quality at an attainable price.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-179142mm
Helios40.5mm
Power Reserve
PD-179140h
Helios40h
Water Resistance
PD-179150m
Helios30m
MSRP
PD-1791$120
Helios$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Green

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BY-9020
FT622
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$335
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