DUG Purist Type 2 in Moon White on an ice-blue Alcantara® strap

StrapGuide – DUG Glashütte Purist Type 2 in Moon White

16 August 2026, by Toni Brodführer
3 min reading time

Three straps, three sides of the Purist: Toni Brodführer shows how French-style cowhide, Alcantara® and Novonappa® transform the character of the DUG Glashütte Purist Type 2 in Moon White.

I founded Deutsche Uhrenmanufaktur Glashütte (DUG) to make Glashütte’s renowned watchmaking tradition accessible and affordable to more people. That is why our first model, the Purist, was designed as a watch that can handle everyday life—from the office to leisure time.

The Purist is delivered on a substantial buffalo-leather strap. It suits the Glashütte style, which has always leaned towards solidity. But this versatile watch is especially enjoyable when paired with distinctive straps for different occasions.

French Style “9 to 5”: the Elegant Side

If you want to emphasise the Purist’s elegant side, I recommend the black French-style strap. It is considerably slimmer and tapers elegantly. Its embossed grain also echoes the granular texture of the dial. Yet it remains every bit as practical as the Purist: the embossing gives it better protection against moisture.

DUG Purist Type 2 in Moon White on a black French-style strap — French Style “9 to 5” in full view.

DUG Purist Type 2 in Moon White on a black French-style watch strap — The black embossing echoes the granular texture of the dial.

Detail of the DUG Purist Type 2 in Moon White on a black French-style strap — The slim profile emphasises the elegant side of the Purist.

Alcantara® “It’s a Boy”: Beach Vibes at the Office

What I like so much about the Moon White Purist is its versatility. In summer, I prefer to wear it on the ice-blue Alcantara® strap. Together with the white dial, it brings beach vibes even to the office. Alcantara® is robust enough to handle the occasional splash of water. And because the underside is Alcantara® too, perspiration is no problem.

DUG Purist Type 2 in Moon White with the ice-blue Alcantara® strap fully visible — The full strap shows its clean taper.

DUG Purist Type 2 in Moon White on an ice-blue Alcantara® strap with a summer shirt and sunglasses — Beach vibes, even with a white summer shirt.

Underside of the DUG Purist on an ice-blue Alcantara® watch strap — Alcantara® on both the upper and underside.

Novonappa® “9 to 5”: Ready for the Wedding

Many younger DUG customers tell me that they buy their Purist for a defining moment in their lives: their wedding. For that occasion, only the best will do. The refined Novonappa® strap, with its exceptionally fine saddle stitching, is more than a match for highly polished Oxford shoes—even with a silk bow tie and cummerbund.