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Pinion Pure SteelvsGrand Seiko SBGZ003

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
SBGZ003
Grand SeikoSBGZ003

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
SBGZ00338.5mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
SBGZ00384h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
SBGZ00330m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
SBGZ003

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
9R02
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
45h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGZ003

Grand Seiko SBGZ003 owners and reviewers widely praise its classic 38.5mm x 9.8mm dimensions and the meticulous perfection of its craft, with some calling it the sexiest Grand Seiko ever seen. The Spring Drive caliber 9R02 offers an 84-hour power reserve. Some find the dial's color off-putting, and the $57,000 price is a significant barrier for many. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ003 highly for its stunning "carved" dial and Micro Artist Studio finishing.

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