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Pinion Pure SteelvsSpinnaker Spence 300

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Aquamarine
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
$650

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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 Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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