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Pinion Pure SteelvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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The bottom line

The 38mm Pure Steel wears 2mm narrower than the 40mm Seafarer Charcoal — noticeable on a 6.5" wrist.

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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

Where to get them

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Pinion Pure Steel
Pinion Pure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Traska Seafarer Charcoal
Traska Seafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$665

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