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Pinion Pure SteelvsStudio Underd0g Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)

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

Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)
Studio Underd0gMint Choc Chip (Gen3)
MSRP $550
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Studio Underd0g Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)

Owners and reviewers praise the Studio Underd0g Mint Choc Chip (Gen3) for its unique, visually striking design, featuring an asymmetrical dial, textured two-tone finish, orange chrono hand tips, and chocolate chip hour markers, all housed in a comfortable 38.5mm case with a hand-winding SeaGull ST-1901 movement and a goat-skin strap. Some owners, however, find the watch overpriced for its movement and dial quality, and a few feel it appears toy-like on larger wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Studio Underd0g Mint Choc Chip (Gen3) for its distinctive aesthetic and comfortable wear, despite some reservations about price and perceived scale.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)38.5mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)40h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Mint Choc Chip (Gen3)$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$550
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