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Pinion Pure BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Bronze38mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
Pure Bronze45h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
Pure Bronze100m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
Pure Bronze$1,715
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
11mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Bronze
Platinum

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
9R01
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
45h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715

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What people say

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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