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Pinion Pure SteelvsGrand Seiko SBGE277

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800
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.

Grand Seiko SBGE277

Owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, with one owner noting their wrist size can accommodate it. The watch was purchased in Japan for $4950 USD, benefiting from a 35-year low yen. One owner expresses significant concern over reported negative experiences with the brand's New Jersey service center, fearing long wait times and subpar treatment. On balance, owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, though service center experiences are a notable concern for some.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
SBGE27744mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
SBGE27772h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
SBGE277200m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
SBGE277$6,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
11mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
9R66
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
45h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$6,800
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