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Pinion Pure SteelvsGrand Seiko SBGY011

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
SBGY011
Grand SeikoSBGY011
MSRP $8,800
What people say

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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 SBGY011

Grand Seiko SBGY011 owners praise its stunning, subtly textured white dial, with one owner describing its glide as very smooth and the dial itself as stunning in person. The Spring Drive movement is a key appeal, noted for its accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a 72-hour power reserve. The 40mm stainless steel 44GS case is also a feature. One reviewer expressed a preference for a bracelet over the included crocodile strap. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Grand Seiko SBGY011's exceptional dial aesthetics and Spring Drive accuracy as its primary strengths.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
SBGY01140mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
SBGY01172h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
SBGY011100m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
SBGY011$8,800

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
9R31
Type
Manual
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
45h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$8,800
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