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Pinion Pure SteelvsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Champagne
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
F6B24
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$450
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