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Pinion Pure SteelvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
SII NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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