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Pinion Pure SteelvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
L888.5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
45h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$2,350

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its faithful vintage design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic sizing, with many appreciating the "marble-like" patina on the cream dial. The watch is considered a strong value, offering great construction and a genuine alligator strap, with some owners finding it a versatile everyday or dress watch. Accuracy is generally reported as decent, and a slim movement contributes to its wearability. However, some owners note the 3-bar water resistance is limiting, and one owner found the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback made it wear tall and difficult to slip under a cuff. On balance, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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