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Pinion Pure SteelvsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Titanium
MSRP $559

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium44mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium300m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Ti - Mosaic MOP
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$559

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

The Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium is widely praised for its exceptional lume, unique and beautiful dial finishing that reflects light dramatically, and solid build quality that exceeds its price point. Owners also highlight its comfortable wearability, especially the lightweight titanium variant, and the convenient on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet. One owner notes the Japanese movement performs better than anticipated, and the Ti-Damascus variant features a unique, patterned dial and bezel. However, some owners find the 44mm size large, the crown "off," and the bracelet clasp could be more scratch-resistant, with resizing pins described as stubborn. Reattaching the bracelet after removal is also noted as extremely difficult. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium highly for its impressive dial aesthetics and value for money.

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