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Pinion Pure SteelvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Miyota 9075
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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