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Pinion Pure SteelvsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
11mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$850

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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 Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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