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Pinion Pure SteelvsZelos Blacktip 200m Ti

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Blacktip 200m Ti
ZelosBlacktip 200m Ti
MSRP $599

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Blacktip 200m Ti41mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Blacktip 200m Ti40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Blacktip 200m Ti200m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Blacktip 200m Ti$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$599

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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 Blacktip 200m Ti

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m Ti for its value, titanium construction, and unique dial options, with many appreciating its comfortable 41mm size and angled lugs. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its dual lume and smooth winding, while the bezel action is described as having firm clicks with a slight return. Some owners find the metal bracelet uncomfortable, preferring alternative straps, and one dislikes the font used on the GMT variant. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m Ti highly for its striking design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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