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Pinion Pure BronzevsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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

Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Bronze38mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Pure Bronze45h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Pure Bronze100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Pure Bronze$1,715
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Miyota 9075
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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