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Pinion Pure SteelvsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
9S85
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$6,200

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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