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Pinion Pure BronzevsRolex 1908

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Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

Rolex 1908

Owners widely praise the Rolex 1908 for its slim 39mm case, elegant design, and display caseback showcasing the automatic caliber 7140. Reviewers note its half-domed, half-fluted bezel and 50m water resistance. However, a significant number of owners and reviewers question the Rolex 1908's value proposition, citing its high price point and comparing it unfavorably to competitors, with some suggesting it is overpriced. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Rolex 1908 a visually appealing dress watch but are divided on its value relative to its cost.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Bronze38mm
190839mm
Power Reserve
Pure Bronze45h
190867h
Water Resistance
Pure Bronze100m
190850m
MSRP
Pure Bronze$1,715
1908$28,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Bronze
18kt Yellow Gold
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Index
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
7140
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
67h
Jewels
0
38
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$28,850
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