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Pinion Pure SteelvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279
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 RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$279
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