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Pinion Pure BronzevsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Bronze38mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Pure Bronze45h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Pure Bronze100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Pure Bronze$1,715
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
38mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Bronze
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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