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Pagani Design PD-2770vsZelos Helmsman 3

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Pagani Design PD-2770

Pagani Design PD-2770 owners note its dial does not capture light as well as the original it references. The watch is considered large, features a Chinese movement, and has a mineral crystal with blue AR coating. Its all-polished finish and unremarkable straps are also flagged as drawbacks. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-2770's dial, size, movement, crystal, finishing, and straps to be its primary drawbacks.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-277043mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
PD-277036h
Helmsman 3
Water Resistance
PD-277030m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
PD-2770$103
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
15mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
PD-2770
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
36h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$103
$529
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