Sinn 903 ST II

[AAMD11]

Anyone in here have this? Or any experience with this piece. What are you guys’ general thoughts about Sinn pieces? I’m in Dublin right now and came across a Sinn AD. To me it seems they are pretty legit in their quality and craftsmanship. All I know is the general information I see on YouTube with the usual YouTube suspects. They ask seem to praise the brand. I’m really digging this piece.

[Dan Pierce]

Big fan of Sinn since purchasing this 757 UTC on Helmut Sinn's 100th birthday. Love that reference as well, although I don't know much about it. I think Sinn & Breitling had some sort of alliance that allowed Sinn to produce the Navitimer styled chronographs for a certain period of time.

Sinn has lots of great tech and mine is built like a tank. Wore it on last year's trip thru Germany.
dP

[1William]

My understanding is Sinn purchased the rights to the Navitimer design from Breitling and now Breitling licenses it back from them. I have been researching this specific model for some time and really like it. I missed a blue dial version on eBay for a significant discount from a legitimate seller. Sinn is a great brand according to almost everything I read and I wish I had access to an AD so I could go hands on with some of the models but I do not. If it works for you why not pick it up? The secondary market in these watches is brisk so if it did not work I think it would be easy to move along. Let us know what you decide.

[scarlet knight]

I own two Sinns. Very nice watches!The American importer has a road show in New York City every winter. The best place to handle them. 1 William, as I recall, the importer is in NC. If you are nearby, they may show watches at their HQ. Google them.

[Dan Pierce]

The only US AD and service center for Sinn is Watchbuys, located in PA.
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https://www.watchbuys.com

[AAMD11]

There’s a watch show here in NYC next weekend. I wonder if they’ll be there. I’m going anyway so it would be nice if they were

[Gebbeth]

I'm a huge Sinn fan and have 3 in my collection, and would actually love to get a couple more.

I am a fan of their "German" tool-forward aesthetic, and they are all built like tanks. They are not subtle pieces. They are not small or dainty.

That being the case, I am not a fan of the 903 as I am similarly not a fan of the Navitimer. It's WAAAAAAAY too busy for me, and I have no earthly need for a slide rule on my watch.

Yes, there are a lot of things on watches nowadays that no one needs, but its the cramped dial along with all the slide rule gradations that just make it a no for me.

BUT, that's not on Sinn. It is a Navitimer thing that just got ported over with Sinn was given the rights to manufacture the Navitimer with Sinn's name brand.

The other aspect of Sinn in the US I do not like is that you can only get them retail from Watchbuys and serviced with RGM. It's a real pain sometimes just dealing with one dealer/repair arm. But Sinn is not the only one. Damasko only has 2 ADs in the US, so fair game I guess.

[AAMD11]

Originally Posted by Gebbeth

I'm a huge Sinn fan and have 3 in my collection, and would actually love to get a couple more.

I am a fan of their "German" tool-forward aesthetic, and they are all built like tanks. They are not subtle pieces. They are not small or dainty.

That being the case, I am not a fan of the 903 as I am similarly not a fan of the Navitimer. It's WAAAAAAAY too busy for me, and I have no earthly need for a slide rule on my watch.

Yes, there are a lot of things on watches nowadays that no one needs, but its the cramped dial along with all the slide rule gradations that just make it a no for me.

BUT, that's not on Sinn. It is a Navitimer thing that just got ported over with Sinn was given the rights to manufacture the Navitimer with Sinn's name brand.

The other aspect of Sinn in the US I do not like is that you can only get them retail from Watchbuys and serviced with RGM. It's a real pain sometimes just dealing with one dealer/repair arm. But Sinn is not the only one. Damasko only has 2 ADs in the US, so fair game I guess.

It’s basically a Valjoux 7750 movement. Pretty serviceable by any reputable watchmaker. From what I’ve researched on the piece. However, you’re right about the availability in the states. I live in NYC and here, where we basically can find anything, you can’t find a Sinn, go figure.

[Gebbeth]

Originally Posted by AAMD11

It’s basically a Valjoux 7750 movement. Pretty serviceable by any reputable watchmaker. From what I’ve researched on the piece. However, you’re right about the availability in the states. I live in NYC and here, where we basically can find anything, you can’t find a Sinn, go figure.

Unfortunately, other watch makers do not have the N gas equipment or the anti moisture capsule to do a full servicing.

The Hydro models have to go to Germany because of the oil filled case.

So movement-wise, yes, but not for all models for all features.