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Pinion Pure SteelvsZelos Aurora Field

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Aurora Field40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$529

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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.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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