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Pinion Pure SteelvsGrand Seiko SLGW007

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
SLGW00738.6mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
SLGW00780h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
SLGW00730m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
SLGW007$10,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.6mm
Thickness
11mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
9SA4
Power Reserve
45h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$10,000

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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 SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

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