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Pinion Pure SteelvsZelos Great White 43

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

Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Miyota 9015
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$599

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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 Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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