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Pinion Pure SteelvsNorqain Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition
NorqainWild ONE Spartan 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 Spartan Limited Edition

The Norqain Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition is praised for its lightweight NORTEQ carbon composite case, which offers a silky texture and thermal conductivity akin to titanium, making it feel surprisingly light and durable. Owners note its detailed dial and comfortable 42x12.3mm size, with one owner finding its unique technology justifies the cost. However, some find the skeleton hands lack sufficient lume, and concerns exist regarding future servicing. The price point, even used, is considered high by some given the competition. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Norqain Wild ONE Spartan Limited Edition highly for its innovative case material and lightweight, durable construction.

At a glance

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

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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