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Pinion Pure BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Bronze38mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
Pure Bronze45h
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
Pure Bronze100m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
Pure Bronze$1,715
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Bronze
Platinum
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
9S64
Power Reserve
45h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$38,000

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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 SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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