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Pinion Pure SteelvsSpinnaker Croft

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Croft150m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Elemental
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
SII NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$219

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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.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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