Which is cheaper, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

At MSRP the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) is the cheaper of the two at $950, against $1,715 for the Pinion Pure Bronze — a $765 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Pinion Pure Bronze wears larger at 38mm versus 38mm for the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) — a 0mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Pinion Pure Bronze carries a 45-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black).

What movement does the Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) run compared to the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Makina MEPHISTO_III (black) runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200), while the Pinion Pure Bronze runs a manual (Sellita SW261-1).

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)vsPinion Pure Bronze

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Makina MEPHISTO_III (black)

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MSRP $950

Pinion Pure Bronze

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MSRP $1,715

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MEPHISTO_III (black)38mm

Pure Bronze38mm

Power Reserve

MEPHISTO_III (black)38h

Pure Bronze45h

Water Resistance

MEPHISTO_III (black)100m

Pure Bronze100m

MSRP

MEPHISTO_III (black)$950

Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

Sellita SW261-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

38h

45h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$1,715

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