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Pinion Pure SteelvsVaer Calendar Field

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Miyota 2035
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$189

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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