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Pinion Pure SteelvsYema Urban Traveller

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

Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Urban Traveller
YemaUrban Traveller
MSRP $1,090

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Urban Traveller39mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Urban Traveller40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Urban Traveller100m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Urban Traveller$1,090

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

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
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$1,090

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Yema Urban Traveller

The Yema Urban Traveller is praised for its balanced 39mm proportions and distinctive Gallic flair, offering solid build quality at $890 USD. Owners note the in-house YEMA2000 movement provides a smooth sweep, though its 42-hour power reserve and accuracy of +10 seconds per day are considered average. Some find the stamped dial texture shallow and the case/bracelet finishing simpler than comparable watches. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Yema Urban Traveller a well-built, compelling challenger in the integrated bracelet sports watch category.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and integrated bracelet design are strong points. Durability against scratches and daily wear is a potential weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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