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Pinion Pure SteelvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial for its unique, smooth, and lustrous porcelain dial, a testament to meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, with some noting its depth and subtle color variations. The red "XII" and recessed sub-dials on certain variants are highlighted as distinctive design elements. However, multiple sources flag the case thickness, ranging from 12.4mm to 14.1mm, as substantial for a dress watch, and one reviewer criticizes painted hands instead of heat-blued ones. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, with one owner noting figures around +1/+2 seconds per day while another mentions approximately -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial highly for its exceptional dial artistry and craftsmanship at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.6mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
6R5H
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$1,900
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