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Pinion Pure SteelvsZelos Comet 39

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

Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
ETA/Peseux 7001
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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