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Pinion Pure SteelvsHELM Togiak Expedition UTC

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Togiak Expedition UTC
HELMTogiak Expedition UTC
MSRP $380
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.

HELM Togiak Expedition UTC

The HELM Togiak Expedition UTC is widely praised for its unique design and excellent lume, with owners appreciating its lightweight titanium case and 200m ISO 6425 capability. Some owners note that its 42mm diameter wears smaller than expected, while others find the size and weight potentially unsuitable for smaller wrists, and the stock bracelet or strap uncomfortable. On balance, owners rate the HELM Togiak Expedition UTC highly for its distinctive design and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Togiak Expedition UTC42mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Togiak Expedition UTC40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Togiak Expedition UTC200m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Togiak Expedition UTC$380

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Seiko Instruments NH34
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$380
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