Introducing the Pinion Neutron

Small in size, big on details.

British watchmaker, Pinion is pleased to announce the release of its new automatic watch, Neutron.

Sized at 38mm, the Neutron is Pinion’s smallest watch to date and features a highly detailed electroplated dial with guilloche decoration as its centrepiece, brushed stainless steel case and is powered by the dependable Swiss made ETA2824-2 automatic movement.

As with all Pinion watches, the Neutron is manufactured in small batches, is designed and built in England, plus customers can choose to personalise their watch with free case back engraving.

Price & availability

£1,200 (Incl. VAT) / £1,000 (Excl.VAT).
Only available exclusively from this website.

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Small in size

Sized at 38mm, the Neutron is Pinion’s smallest watch to date. Whilst it is only 1mm smaller than the previously released Atom 39, a lot of attention has gone into reducing the overall length and height of the watch to make a sleeker and more refined profile when worn on the wrist.

The dial aperture has also been reduced by 2mm, meaning the bezel surrounding it is larger and in better proportion to new case design.

Big on details

“The Neutron is the spiritual successor to the original Pinion Atom from 2017. However, for this watch I was eager to evolve Pinion’s graphic language further than I had previously. The deliberate act of omitting the Pinion logo and designing a new typographic style for numerals means at first glance, it may not instantly be recognised as a Pinion. However, I’ve referenced subtle styles and colours seen on previous models making this watch feel very much part of family and an evolution for the Pinion design code”.

Piers Berry, Pinion Founder and Designer of the Neutron

The main feature of the dial is a guilloche pattern, with the outer edge in a circular brushed finish. This is then electroplated to achieve the dial colouring (black, blue, dusty pink). Raised numerals are machined in brass, polished then electroplated in nickel (silver) before being applied by hand to the dial. Batons in a contrasting radium hue are printed and applied with SuperLuminova to aid legibility in low-light conditions.

Unlike previous models, which featured the Pinion logo prominently on the dial, The Neutron has opted for a subtle reference to the watchmaker’s name printed on the sloping inner bezel (rehault) to avoid clashing with the core guilloche centrepiece.

Grooved hands

The Neutron features diamond-cut brass hands in a polished finish. The hour and minute hands also highlight a subtle etched groove in a contrasting matt finish running along their centre. The hands are nickel (silver) plated and filled with Superluminova to aid legibility.

Durable Swiss movement

Powering the Neutron is perhaps one of the most well- known and respected Swiss automatic movements: ETA 2824-2. Pinion has been using this movement since 2013 and it remains a reliable and quality choice of calibre perfectly suited for a fine watch such as the Neutron.

Each movement is regulated by Pinion’s watchmaking team in England over 5 days / 5 positions to a minimum of +/- 5 seconds variation a day to ensure it remains accurate.

“Because ETA movements are quite scarce now, it may be difficult for companies requiring large quantities to still access these or opt for cheaper alternatives. Pinion’s ethos has always been about making quality small batches of watches, so using an ETA movement in small numbers and supporting it with servicing and parts is presently not an issue we face”.

Piers Berry, Pinion Founder and designer of the Neutron

A Personal touch

The Neutron features a circular brushed steel case back that is engraved and numbered.

Now that all engraving is undertaken in-house, means that the watch can be personalised by each customer to include a memorable date, name or phrase at no extra cost.

“Working on several special projects recently has resulted investing in a high-end machine to bring engraving in-house. Now, this means customers can choose to personalise their watch case for no extra cost.”

Piers Berry, Pinion Founder

Watch manufacture and build

Pinion uses several small independent specialist makers based in Switzerland and Germany for all parts manufacture. Assembly, regulation and testing is then conducted in England along with final case back engraving. All watches come with a two-year warranty as standard.

Specifications

Functions

Time in hours, minutes, seconds. Hacking seconds feature.

Movement

Automatic Swiss made ETA 2824-2. 25 Jewels.
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations per hour. 38-hour power reserve.
Regulated in-house over 5 days / 5 positions to a minimum of +/- 5 seconds variation a day

Case

Stainless steel. Brushed finish.
ø38mm (excl. crown) / 11mm height. Stainless steel crown with Pinion motif. Solid steel case back, engraved and numbered.

Glass

Domed sapphire crystal with anti- reflective coating (inside only).

Dial

Electroplated with circular brushed finish. Polished applied numerals.
Central guilloche decoration.
Batons printed with Superluminova® coating.

Hands

Coated brass hands in polished finish with contrasting etched groove (hour, minutes) Filled with Superluminova® (hour, minutes, seconds).

Water resistance

10 ATM, 100 metres.

Strap

20mm leather strap with 18mm Pinion steel buckle.
20mm Nylon one-piece strap with steel hardware.