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Pinion Pure SteelvsNodus Sector II Sport

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

Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

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

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$525

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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.

Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

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