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Pinion Pure SteelvsRZE Fortitude GMT

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

Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Fortitude GMT
RZEFortitude GMT
MSRP $719
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 Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

RZE Fortitude GMT

The RZE Fortitude GMT is widely praised for its lightweight titanium construction and durable UltraHex coating, offering exceptional value under $700. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability, with a bracelet featuring a quick-adjust clasp and multiple micro-adjustment positions. The Miyota 9075 flyer GMT movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting -1 to +1 seconds per day, though another source states a range of -10/+30 seconds per day. The watch's design is appreciated for its soul and attention to detail, including a subtle red crown tube indicator and faceted lugs, and its Nimbus Grey dial features a coarse, sandpaper-like texture and fumé effect. A reviewer points out the rotor can be loud and a smaller screwdriver is needed for sizing, while an owner found the GMT hand lume confusing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Fortitude GMT highly for its comfortable titanium build, durable coating, and excellent value.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Fortitude GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Fortitude GMT40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Fortitude GMT200m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Fortitude GMT$719

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Red
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Miyota 9075
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$719
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