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Pinion Pure SteelvsLongines LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION
LonginesLONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION
MSRP $5,650
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 PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION

The Longines Pilot Majetek Pioneer Edition is widely praised for its grade 5 titanium construction, robust L893.6 automatic movement with 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification, and appealing vintage aesthetic with robust lume. Owners appreciate its unique, minimalistic, and timeless design, with some finding it more wearable than other large-format watches. The 43mm titanium case is noted for significantly reducing weight, though some reviewers and owners find the large, flat case overhangs smaller wrists or does not hug the wrist well, despite one reviewer finding it wears comfortably due to its cushion shape and flat caseback. The stiff fabric strap is criticized by some owners for giving the watch a "toy look" and requiring a break-in period. The price is considered steep by some, while others find it justified by the chronometer certification, build quality, and horological history.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION43mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION100m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
LONGINES PILOT MAJETEK PIONEER EDITION$5,650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
11mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
51.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
L893.6
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$5,650
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