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Pinion Pure SteelvsZelos Nova 37

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
11mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
ETA 7001
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$899

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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 Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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