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Pinion Pure SteelvsTissot PRX

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
PRX
TissotPRX
MSRP $850

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
PRX40mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
PRX80h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
PRX100m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
PRX$850

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.93mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
39.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Powermatic 80
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$850

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Tissot PRX

The Tissot PRX is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, comfortable wearability, and strong value proposition, with owners and reviewers highlighting its luxurious feel for the price. The integrated bracelet, often noted for its shine, finishing, and brushed surfaces with polished edges, is a significant draw, as is the watch's neo-vintage aesthetic and refined dial pattern. The slim case profile, measuring around 10.5mm to 11mm depending on the source, contributes to its comfortable daily wear, and the 100m water resistance is a practical feature. While one owner reported specific issues with a PRX Chronograph's hands and quality control after service, other sources focus on the Powermatic 80's reliable automatic movement and the overall joy of wearing the Tissot PRX. Some find sizing the bracelet challenging due to the lack of a micro-adjustment option.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve is consistently praised. The lume brightness is noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the suitability of the lug-to-lug fit for smaller wrists.

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