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Pinion Pure SteelvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
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
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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