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Pinion Pure SteelvsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Fleuss GMT43mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Fleuss GMT40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Fleuss GMT150m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Fleuss GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Seiko NH34A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$299

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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 Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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