Side by side

Pinion Pure SteelvsSugess MoonPhase Master SU2108

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

Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
MoonPhase Master SU2108
SugessMoonPhase Master SU2108
MSRP $549
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2108

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2108 for its gorgeous, affordable dress watch aesthetic, intricate dial details, and elegant rose gold finish. Reviewers note a well-decorated Seagull ST2108 movement averaging +7 seconds daily, a lumed moonphase, applied Roman numerals, and a multi-textured dial. However, some owners find the 40mm diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug too large for smaller wrists, and the polished blue hands can make quick time-telling difficult. Criticisms also include a date hand that obscures numerals, a domed sapphire crystal lacking AR coating, and stiff stock straps. On balance, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2108 highly for its elegant design and value in the affordable dress watch segment.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
MoonPhase Master SU210840mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
MoonPhase Master SU210841h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
MoonPhase Master SU21085m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
MoonPhase Master SU2108$549

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
100m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
S438 White
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Seagull ST21
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
45h
41h
Jewels
25
21
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$549
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Pinion Pure Steel vs Sugess MoonPhase Master SU2108 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.