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Pinion Pure SteelvsSeestern S456 GMT

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

Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
S456 GMT
SeesternS456 GMT
MSRP $299
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.

Seestern S456 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S456 GMT for its exceptional value and finishing that exceeds expectations, with one owner noting its accuracy surpasses that of their Seiko 5. The dial displays a pearl-like rainbow effect. Some owners would prefer a bidirectional bezel over the current unidirectional one. The Seestern S456 GMT features an NH34 movement, a 39.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and an adjustable clasp. On balance, owners rate the Seestern S456 GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features stunning, detailed finishing that is difficult to top. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
S456 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
S456 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
S456 GMT200m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
S456 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Sunray style, applied and Diamond cut Indices, C1 lume
Lume
Super-LumiNova
C1

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Seiko NH34
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
45h
41hh
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$299
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