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Pinion Pure SteelvsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Miyota 6S21
Type
Manual
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$349

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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.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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