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Pinion Pure SteelvsFarer ROCHÉ II

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
ROCHÉ II
FarerROCHÉ II
MSRP $1,495
What people say

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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.

Farer ROCHÉ II

The Farer ROCHÉ II is widely praised for its excellent value, thoughtful case finishing with contrasting textures, and its wearable 39mm size. Owners and reviewers highlight the quality of the dial and case, with one owner noting the five-year movement warranty. However, one owner points out the absence of lume on their version's indices, and a reviewer observed a roughness on the micro pique dial's edges in direct light. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer ROCHÉ II highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
ROCHÉ II39mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
ROCHÉ II50h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
ROCHÉ II100m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
ROCHÉ II$1,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
World Timer
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Sellita SW330-1
Type
Manual
Power Reserve
45h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$1,495
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