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Pinion Pure BronzevsZelos Comet 39

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

Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Bronze38mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Pure Bronze45h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
Pure Bronze100m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Pure Bronze$1,715
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
39mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
ETA/Peseux 7001
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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