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dman · 9 June 2006, 02:00 PM

Traded the Omega GMT for this Sinn U1 on bracelet and first impressions are very good.

I wanted a German watch and thought about a dress watch, but realized that was useless for me.

I think this watch is so ugly that it is beautiful. I know it will not be most peoples cuppa, but that again is part of the attraction.

Talk about a tank too, it is 44mm and the case is made out of the same steel as German Subs. Great value for the money, I would recommend it to anyone.

Funky fun...

Very easy to size bracelet with hexagon screws.

C.J. · 9 June 2006, 02:02 PM

Congrat's, Daren

Very cool looking hands

dman · 9 June 2006, 02:04 PM

Thanks pal, people refer to them as lego hands, and if you see it in person you know why.

I do like it though.

C.J. · 9 June 2006, 02:09 PM

There's something about the orange and white hands and just the overall layout of the watch that kind of makes you think of a sub when you look at it

dman · 9 June 2006, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

There's something about the orange and white hands and just the overall layout of the watch that kind of makes you think of a sub when you look at it

Submarine or Submariner???? If you mean Submariner you must be trying to make me not like this watch that I like.

C.J. · 9 June 2006, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Submarine or Submariner???? If you mean Submariner you must be trying to make me not like this watch that I like.

No way, dude. Keep it

All the guys at the country club will be wearing them soon. It'll be the NEW submariner

I meant submarine, tosser

you know, navally, boaty, ships ahoy and all

Goodwatch · 9 June 2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

I think this watch is so ugly that it is beautiful. I know it will not be most peoples cuppa, but that again is part of the attraction.

I don't think it's ugly. Is it Ti or SS?

And are you planning to take it to 1000m yourself?

SLRdude · 9 June 2006, 03:35 PM

dman · 9 June 2006, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

I don't think it's ugly. Is it Ti or SS?

And are you planning to take it to 1000m yourself?

Frans, it is a brushed SS made from the same material as German subs, whatever that means.

Otis · 9 June 2006, 08:50 PM

Wow....that one looks tough!

I like the idea of the 4 o'clock crown, how does it feel to wear?

silverman · 9 June 2006, 09:22 PM

I quite like that Sinn.Its different and i like that.Built like a German tank i bet.

Good luck with it and well done.

9 June 2006, 09:57 PM

Nice find Daren!

Not meaning to feed the beast here, but this is what I consider to be the ultimate German sport weatch.......GO Sport Evolution.....

(not my watch or my wrist)

Maybe something to consider for the future......

mailman · 10 June 2006, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Otis

Wow....that one looks tough!

I like the idea of the 4 o'clock crown, how does it feel to wear?

Otis the crown on my Seiko Black Monster is at the 4 o'clock position and it's very comfortable

JJ Irani · 10 June 2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Otis the crown on my Seiko Black Monster is at the 4 o'clock position and it's very comfortable

The crown on your monster is at 12 o'clock and the ladies aren't too comfortable with that!!

PS: Sorry, just couldn't resist that one, Paulie!

dman · 10 June 2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Otis the crown on my Seiko Black Monster is at the 4 o'clock position and it's very comfortable

I totally agree Paul, very comfortable on the BM which is 42 and also on this puppy which is 44mm.

SLRdude · 9 June 2006, 03:46 PM

Not sure if I like the Sinn more than the Omega, BUT... I have always been a fan of things that are unique. And that Sinn my friend... is Unique. So two big enthusiastic thumbs up from me!

JJ Irani · 9 June 2006, 04:28 PM

Quite a nice looking watch there, Daren. Congrats. Love the solid looking bracelet and I betcha our Ed will go all ga-ga over those orange bits!!

mamas · 9 June 2006, 05:10 PM

not sure about this one.. prefer that omega myself.. BUT congrats on the new one! Sinn have an excellent reputation

mailman · 9 June 2006, 07:00 PM

Funky but neat. Good luck with it.

dman · 9 June 2006, 07:27 PM

Thanks guys for the comments. To be honest, the Omega always felt so damn small on the wrist, so it had to go. This baby lets me know I am wearing a watch and I like that.

JJ, it is actually more of a red than orange, but maybe somewhere in between.

padi56 · 9 June 2006, 07:00 PM

Like Mamas not 100% with that one Daren,different looking.Think its one
of those watches you get to like after wearing for a bit.

Gedanken · 9 June 2006, 10:12 PM

I think that Sinn's kinda cool, Daren - I might just take a closer look at them in the future.

Al, I've gotta admit that I've always been a bit leery of casebacks that are held in place by screws, rather than the screwdown design found on Oysters. Maybe I'm just being ignorant, but do they in fact seal the case any less effectively?

9 June 2006, 10:24 PM

Nice score Daren. There was a write up on the U1 and U2 two months ago in Watch Time and they gave it two enthusiastic thumbs up (to quote chipperoonie).

I believe the article said the metal is heat treated to harden and strengthen it. I'd have to re-read it though. If you don't have that issue, let me know and I'll send you my copy.

Again, congrats. I really like it (never was a fan of the Seamaster).

Rockrolex · 9 June 2006, 11:16 PM

OMG, I actually prefer the PAM to the U1, D. Sorry you got rid of the GMT, but if you like this one, that's what counts. Enjoy it (at least until you trade it for something else - and I can't wait to see what the next one will be

).

10 June 2006, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

I think that Sinn's kinda cool, Daren - I might just take a closer look at them in the future.

Al, I've gotta admit that I've always been a bit leery of casebacks that are held in place by screws, rather than the screwdown design found on Oysters. Maybe I'm just being ignorant, but do they in fact seal the case any less effectively?

I certainly don't have any data that indicates if screwed casebacks are any better or worse than those held on by a series of screws like the GO. However, if I look at the Rolex line, it seems the crown is the spot that makes the difference (100m on twin lock v 300m on the triple lock).

This GO is rated (guaranteed) for 20 atmospheres = 200m depth rating. More than most will ever use.

dman · 10 June 2006, 11:33 AM

Thanks guys for the comments. It is different for sure. So much so that I do like it.

9 June 2006, 02:00 PM	#1
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	So Ugly I Love It!! :-) Traded the Omega GMT for this Sinn U1 on bracelet and first impressions are very good. I wanted a German watch and thought about a dress watch, but realized that was useless for me. I think this watch is so ugly that it is beautiful. I know it will not be most peoples cuppa, but that again is part of the attraction. Talk about a tank too, it is 44mm and the case is made out of the same steel as German Subs. Great value for the money, I would recommend it to anyone. Funky fun... Very easy to size bracelet with hexagon screws. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

9 June 2006, 02:02 PM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Congrat's, Daren Very cool looking hands __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

9 June 2006, 02:04 PM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Thanks pal, people refer to them as lego hands, and if you see it in person you know why. I do like it though. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

9 June 2006, 02:09 PM	#4
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	There's something about the orange and white hands and just the overall layout of the watch that kind of makes you think of a sub when you look at it __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

9 June 2006, 03:35 PM	#8
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	__________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

9 June 2006, 08:50 PM	#10
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Wow....that one looks tough! I like the idea of the 4 o'clock crown, how does it feel to wear?

9 June 2006, 09:22 PM	#11
silverman Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sydney,australia Watch: gmt11c/ DSSD Posts: 108	I quite like that Sinn.Its different and i like that.Built like a German tank i bet. Good luck with it and well done.

9 June 2006, 09:57 PM	#12
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Nice find Daren! Not meaning to feed the beast here, but this is what I consider to be the ultimate German sport weatch.......GO Sport Evolution..... (not my watch or my wrist) Maybe something to consider for the future......

9 June 2006, 03:46 PM	#16
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Not sure if I like the Sinn more than the Omega, BUT... I have always been a fan of things that are unique. And that Sinn my friend... is Unique. So two big enthusiastic thumbs up from me! __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

9 June 2006, 04:28 PM	#17
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Quite a nice looking watch there, Daren. Congrats. Love the solid looking bracelet and I betcha our Ed will go all ga-ga over those orange bits!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

9 June 2006, 05:10 PM	#18
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	not sure about this one.. prefer that omega myself.. BUT congrats on the new one! Sinn have an excellent reputation

9 June 2006, 07:00 PM	#19
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,504	Funky but neat. Good luck with it.

9 June 2006, 07:27 PM	#20
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Thanks guys for the comments. To be honest, the Omega always felt so damn small on the wrist, so it had to go. This baby lets me know I am wearing a watch and I like that. JJ, it is actually more of a red than orange, but maybe somewhere in between. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

9 June 2006, 07:00 PM	#21
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,028	Like Mamas not 100% with that one Daren,different looking.Think its one of those watches you get to like after wearing for a bit. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

9 June 2006, 10:12 PM	#22
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I think that Sinn's kinda cool, Daren - I might just take a closer look at them in the future. Al, I've gotta admit that I've always been a bit leery of casebacks that are held in place by screws, rather than the screwdown design found on Oysters. Maybe I'm just being ignorant, but do they in fact seal the case any less effectively? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

9 June 2006, 10:24 PM	#23
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Nice score Daren. There was a write up on the U1 and U2 two months ago in Watch Time and they gave it two enthusiastic thumbs up (to quote chipperoonie). I believe the article said the metal is heat treated to harden and strengthen it. I'd have to re-read it though. If you don't have that issue, let me know and I'll send you my copy. Again, congrats. I really like it (never was a fan of the Seamaster).

9 June 2006, 11:16 PM	#24
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,942	OMG, I actually prefer the PAM to the U1, D. Sorry you got rid of the GMT, but if you like this one, that's what counts. Enjoy it (at least until you trade it for something else - and I can't wait to see what the next one will be ). __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

10 June 2006, 11:33 AM	#26
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Thanks guys for the comments. It is different for sure. So much so that I do like it. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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