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Pinion Pure SteelvsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Ti Damascus LE
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$1,999

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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 Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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