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Pinion Pure SteelvsOrient M-Force AC0N

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

Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
M-Force AC0N
OrientM-Force AC0N
MSRP $555
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

Orient M-Force AC0N

Owners widely praise the Orient M-Force AC0N for its rugged, tank-like appearance and robust, well-built construction, with many citing the reliability of Japanese automatic movements as a key draw. Reviewers and owners consistently flag excellent lume and a superior diver bezel, though one owner notes poor low-light legibility due to weak lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting stable +12 seconds/day timekeeping while another found it kept near-perfect time when fully wound; a wobbly crown was also noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Orient M-Force AC0N highly for its toughness and value, with its striking design and durable build being the primary reasons for satisfaction.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
M-Force AC0N45mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
M-Force AC0N40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
M-Force AC0N200m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
M-Force AC0N$555

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
45mm
Thickness
11mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
F6727
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$555
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