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Pinion Pure SteelvsLongines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesLONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
L891.5
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$2,600

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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 ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its refined, classic design and slim, polished case, with reviewers highlighting its visual discretion and splendor through simplicity. Owners appreciate its versatile aesthetic, suitable for both formal and casual wear, and note the improved date window execution. The watch is powered by the anti-magnetic, 72-hour power reserve calibre L891.5. Some find the silver baton hands on white dials can be difficult to read, and a few feel the date complication detracts from its classic charm. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its elegant styling and value.

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