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Pinion Pure SteelvsZelos Vitesse

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Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
La Joux-Perret L100
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$1,499

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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