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Pinion Pure BronzevsHELM Vanuatu

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Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Bronze38mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Pure Bronze45h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Pure Bronze100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Pure Bronze$1,715
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Seiko Instruments NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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