Which is cheaper, the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 or the Pinion Pure Steel?

At MSRP the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 is the cheaper of the two at $405, against $1,715 for the Pinion Pure Steel — a $1,310 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 or the Pinion Pure Steel?

The Pinion Pure Steel wears larger at 38mm versus 26mm for the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 — a 12mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 or the Pinion Pure Steel?

The Pinion Pure Steel is rated to 100m versus 50m for the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003.

What movement does the KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 run compared to the Pinion Pure Steel?

The KUOE HOLBORN 90-003 runs a quartz caliber (Miyota 1L45), while the Pinion Pure Steel runs a manual (Sellita SW261-1).

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KUOE HOLBORN 90-003

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MSRP $405

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Pinion Pure Steel

MSRP $1,715

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HOLBORN 90-00326mm

Pure Steel38mm

Power Reserve

HOLBORN 90-003—

Pure Steel45h

Water Resistance

HOLBORN 90-00350m

Pure Steel100m

MSRP

HOLBORN 90-003$405

Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

26mm

38mm

Thickness

8mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

33mm

44mm

Lug Width

12mm

20mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Dome

—

Dial Color

Blue

—

Lume

None

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 1L45

Sellita SW261-1

Type

Quartz

Manual

Power Reserve

45h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$405

$1,715

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