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Pinion Pure SteelvsSpinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

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

Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Fleuss Chronograph100m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Fleuss Chronograph$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Seiko VK64
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$325

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

The Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph is praised for its impressive aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and excellent value at its affordable price point. One reviewer notes the chronograph function stops at 60 minutes and requires resetting. Owners report the internal bezel rotates too easily and the clasp lacks fine finishing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph highly for its meticulous attention to detail and overall value.

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