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Pinion Pure SteelvsNodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Sector II Pilot - DLC
NodusSector II Pilot - DLC
MSRP $675

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Sector II Pilot - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Sector II Pilot - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Sector II Pilot - DLC100m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Sector II Pilot - DLC$675

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
TMI NH36 (day/date)
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$675

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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.

Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC for its beautiful, comfortable tool watch design, highlighting its thin 11.7mm case, box sapphire crystal, and DLC coating. Its textured dial center and satin sunburst perimeter are noted as complementary, with the neon green lume described as long-lasting. The build quality, weight, movement, and look are consistently commended, and the date display is considered appropriately sized. The bi-directional bezel action is described as perfectly balanced, and the bracelet with its proprietary quick adjust is a significant highlight. Accuracy is reported as great, and the watch is considered excellent value at $625. However, one owner expressed general dissatisfaction, and the red "SECTOR" text on the copper dial is noted to blur and lack contrast. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Pilot - DLC highly for its exceptional build quality and value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and well-executed design elements.

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