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CWC 6BB-WRvsPinion Pure Steel

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
6BB-WR42mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
6BB-WR40h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
6BB-WR100m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
6BB-WR$1,875
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
CWC 6BB-WR
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$1,715

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What people say

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CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design at its price point.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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