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Sternglas KantonvsPinion Pure Steel

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Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanton39mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Kanton38h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Kanton50m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Kanton$971
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
45h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$971
$1,715

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What people say

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Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable 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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