Which is cheaper, the Pinion Pure Bronze or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

At MSRP the Pinion Pure Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $1,715, against $1,799 for the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph — a $84 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pinion Pure Bronze or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Pinion Pure Bronze — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pinion Pure Bronze or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Pinion Pure Bronze is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pinion Pure Bronze or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Pinion Pure Bronze carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph.

What movement does the Pinion Pure Bronze run compared to the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Pinion Pure Bronze runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW261-1), while the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph runs a automatic (ETA 2894 Élaboré).

Side by side

Pinion Pure BronzevsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

Pinion Pure Bronze

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MSRP $1,715

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

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MSRP $1,799

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pure Bronze38mm

Starfighter Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

Pure Bronze45h

Starfighter Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Pure Bronze100m

Starfighter Chronograph50m

MSRP

Pure Bronze$1,715

Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Spitfire LE

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW261-1

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

45h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,715

$1,799

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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