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Pinion Pure BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGE277

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715
SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800
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 SBGE277

Owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, with one owner noting their wrist size can accommodate it. The watch was purchased in Japan for $4950 USD, benefiting from a 35-year low yen. One owner expresses significant concern over reported negative experiences with the brand's New Jersey service center, fearing long wait times and subpar treatment. On balance, owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, though service center experiences are a notable concern for some.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Bronze38mm
SBGE27744mm
Power Reserve
Pure Bronze45h
SBGE27772h
Water Resistance
Pure Bronze100m
SBGE277200m
MSRP
Pure Bronze$1,715
SBGE277$6,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
11mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
9R66
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
45h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$6,800
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