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Pinion Pure SteelvsTissot Chemin Des Tourelles

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Chemin Des Tourelles
TissotChemin Des Tourelles
MSRP $950

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Chemin Des Tourelles42mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Chemin Des Tourelles80h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Chemin Des Tourelles50m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Chemin Des Tourelles$950

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
11.27mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Powermatic 80
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$950

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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.

Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles

Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles owners and reviewers widely praise its 39mm case size for universal appeal and wearability, along with the reliable Powermatic 80 movement offering an 80-hour power reserve. The finishing on the brushed steel, sharp lugs, and polished bezel is noted as impressive, and the domed crystal adds to its aesthetic. Some find the dial details particularly appealing in sunlight, contributing to its classy and versatile styling suitable for any occasion. However, one reviewer observes the dial texture can disappear in certain lighting, and a white date window at 6 o'clock is considered divisive. Another notes a lack of individuality compared to some alternatives. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Chemin Des Tourelles highly for its elegant dial design and accessible price point.

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