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Pinion Pure SteelvsVaer Design Navy Solar

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Navy
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$299

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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 Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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