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Pinion Pure SteelvsNorqain Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition
NorqainWild ONE Hero Limited Edition
MSRP $5,932
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.

Norqain Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition

The Norqain Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition is lauded for its innovative use of lightweight NORTEQ material, contributing to an 84-gram construction that reviewers found comfortable and versatile. Its 42x12.3mm case with a 49.4mm lug-to-lug dimension is noted for not wearing thick or large, and the watch offers excellent readability with white X1 Super-LumiNova on skeletonized hands and markers. The Kenissi NN20/1 chronometer movement provides reliable performance with a 70-hour power reserve and 200m water resistance. Some reviewers, however, point to the "lion fur" dial and strap pattern, along with excessive dial text, as elements that may narrow its appeal and detract from a more refined aesthetic. The price point of €4,890–€5,290 is also identified as a potential sticking point for some. Overall, reviewers praise the Norqain Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition for its lightweight, robust construction and comfortable wearability, despite some reservations about its dial design and price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition70h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Wild ONE Hero Limited Edition$5,932

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Manufacture Calibre NN20/1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$5,932
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