Which is cheaper, the Pagani Design PD-YS018 or the Orient Helios?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-YS018 is the cheaper of the two at $171, against $335 for the Orient Helios — a $164 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pagani Design PD-YS018 or the Orient Helios?

The Pagani Design PD-YS018 wears larger at 42mm versus 40.5mm for the Orient Helios — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pagani Design PD-YS018 or the Orient Helios?

The Pagani Design PD-YS018 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Orient Helios.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pagani Design PD-YS018 or the Orient Helios?

The Orient Helios carries a 40-hour power reserve against 36 hours on the Pagani Design PD-YS018.

What movement does the Pagani Design PD-YS018 run compared to the Orient Helios?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Pagani Design PD-YS018 uses the X5021 and the Orient Helios uses the FT622.

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Pagani Design PD-YS018

MSRP $171

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Orient Helios

MSRP $335

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-YS01842mm

Helios40.5mm

Power Reserve

PD-YS01836h

Helios40h

Water Resistance

PD-YS01850m

Helios30m

MSRP

PD-YS018$171

Helios$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

AR Coating

Yes

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Dial Color

—

Green

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

X5021

FT622

Beat Rate

0 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

36h

40h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$171

$335

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