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Pinion Pure BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Bronze38mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Pure Bronze45h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Pure Bronze100m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Pure Bronze$1,715
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Bronze
Platinum
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
9R02
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
45h
84h

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 SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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