Which is cheaper, the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

At MSRP the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $1,715 for the Pinion Pure Bronze — a $1,286 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Pinion Pure Bronze — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 or the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Pinion Pure Bronze.

What movement does the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 run compared to the Pinion Pure Bronze?

The Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35A), while the Pinion Pure Bronze runs a manual (Sellita SW261-1).

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Noctua Watch Corp.PD-1

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MSRP $429

Pinion Pure Bronze

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MSRP $1,715

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-142mm

Pure Bronze38mm

Power Reserve

PD-1—

Pure Bronze45h

Water Resistance

PD-1300m

Pure Bronze100m

MSRP

PD-1$429

Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Sellita SW261-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

—

45h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$1,715

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