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Pinion Pure SteelvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
11mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
6N42
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$315

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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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