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Pinion Pure SteelvsZelos Spearfish GMT

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

Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Spearfish GMT
ZelosSpearfish GMT
MSRP $999

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Spearfish GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Spearfish GMT40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Spearfish GMT200m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Spearfish GMT$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Sellita SW330-2
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$999

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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 Spearfish GMT

The Zelos Spearfish GMT is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its superb finishing, flawless machining, and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp that exceeds its price point. It features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, achieving an average accuracy of +2.6 seconds per day, or a Miyota 9075 movement offering flier-style GMT functionality. The 40mm case and bidirectional 48-click ceramic bezel are well-executed, though one reviewer noted a minor compromise in the end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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