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Pinion Pure BronzevsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Bronze38mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Pure Bronze45h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Pure Bronze100m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Pure Bronze$1,715
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
9S85
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$6,200

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What people say

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Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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