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Pinion Pure SteelvsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Bronze
MSRP $449

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze44mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze300m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$449

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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 Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze

Owners widely praise the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze for its distinctive 70s-inspired design, slim 13.5mm case, and improved lume, offering a sophisticated timepiece at an accessible price point starting at $349. The unique dial is noted for evoking an otherworldly feeling, and the comfortable bracelet features on-the-fly micro-adjustment. Some enthusiasts express frustration with shipping delays and a desire to see the watch on a wrist before purchase. One owner flags that the clasp material could be more scratch-resistant, and resizing bracelet pins can be stubborn. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Bronze highly for its unique design and build quality at its price point.

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