Which is cheaper, the Farr + Swit Vice or the Pinion Pure Steel?

At MSRP the Farr + Swit Vice is the cheaper of the two at $729, against $1,715 for the Pinion Pure Steel — a $986 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Farr + Swit Vice or the Pinion Pure Steel?

The Farr + Swit Vice wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Pinion Pure Steel — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Farr + Swit Vice or the Pinion Pure Steel?

The Farr + Swit Vice is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Pinion Pure Steel.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Farr + Swit Vice or the Pinion Pure Steel?

The Pinion Pure Steel carries a 45-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Farr + Swit Vice.

What movement does the Farr + Swit Vice run compared to the Pinion Pure Steel?

The Farr + Swit Vice runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Pinion Pure Steel runs a manual (Sellita SW261-1).

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Farr + Swit Vice

MSRP $729

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MSRP $1,715

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13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Vice40mm

Pure Steel38mm

Power Reserve

Vice42h

Pure Steel45h

Water Resistance

Vice300m

Pure Steel100m

MSRP

Vice$729

Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

C3 Green Grade X EF, C9 Teal Grade X

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW261-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

45h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$729

$1,715

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