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Baltic PrismicvsPinion Pure Steel

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

Prismic
BalticPrismic
MSRP $1,069
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prismic36mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Prismic42h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Prismic30m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Prismic$1,069
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA Peseux 7001
Sellita SW261-1
Power Reserve
42h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,069
$1,715

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Baltic Prismic

The Baltic Prismic is widely praised for its unique stone dials, slim 9.2mm case, and retro-chic design, with reviewers highlighting its impressive build quality and detailed finishing for the price. Owners appreciate the complex five-part case construction using steel and titanium, and the attractive dial textures. The hand-wound ETA Peseux 7001 movement is consistently mentioned, offering a 42-hour power reserve. However, some owners find the watch overpriced and the bracelet unappealing or flaring on smaller wrists, while the 30-meter water resistance is noted as delicate. The avant-garde dial design is also described as divisive by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Prismic highly for its distinctive stone dials and slim, vintage-inspired case at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Prismic's unique natural stone dials, each using a slice of thousand-year-old stone, are a standout feature. A notable drawback is the price, with several reviewers mentioning it as a potential issue, particularly considering the finishing and uniqueness offered. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ruggedness, with some viewing it as a dress watch and others not mentioning this aspect.

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.

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