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Speed · 8 July 2012, 07:30 AM

I am really liking the simplicity / minimalism of this watch. Sort of reminds me of an Expy I.

It is supposedly 38.5mm...but I see measurements as low as 37mm for the case.

I am wondering how much wrist time it would really see. At a little over $1,000...it's not too badly priced.

What do you guys think of it???

Omni · 8 July 2012, 07:31 AM

No! It's a thing of beauty. Sinn make great innovative watches.

Speed · 8 July 2012, 07:31 AM

Well, I have not purchased one yet. Still vacillating.

Psmith · 8 July 2012, 10:19 AM

It's a nice looking watch - the dial looks great in real life - and it also looks good on the leather strap option. However, too small for me

Speed · 8 July 2012, 11:42 AM

Thanks Clive.

I like a 36mm DateJust, so I am thinking 38.5 would be just fine.

HL65 · 8 July 2012, 11:51 AM

Not if you like it -- that is all that matters my friend!

nowzen · 8 July 2012, 12:09 PM

That's so minimal and understated it almost gave me a chill... love it.
Would take that over any gold and diamond encrusted tackiness anyday.

Also to me, the size is perfect as I'm not into kitchen-clock sized wristwatches no matter what Lady Gaga and everyone else says.

Grab it!... it would be a sin not to.

The Archer · 8 July 2012, 12:38 PM

I'd certainly rock one of those, and I wear a 40mm watch daily... It's a very robust piece, my friend has one.

Psmith · 8 July 2012, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Thanks Clive.

I like a 36mm DateJust, so I am thinking 38.5 would be just fine.

You'll be fine then Bill

There is a Sinn AD very close to me (walking distance) and I have handled several models. They all appear to be well built, and as mentioned I really like the dial and hands of this particular one, which is a 556 I believe. Pic below of it on the leather strap

Let me know if you would like me to check out anything for you in person

Speed · 8 July 2012, 03:10 PM

Thanks Clive.

Yup. The 556. We can only order them on line in the US.

The bracelet - at least the clasp - reminds me of the SEIKO Orange Monster. I alway get the bracelet and purchase a strap separately...just to keep options open.

Well, I'll keep vacillating. I have no business getting another watch.

FremStar · 8 July 2012, 03:38 PM

Bill, it will only be a Sinn if you don't get it!

it's a nice simply watch that will fly under the radar and most likely will give you variety from your DJ and GMT! Go for it!

caryyee · 8 July 2012, 04:57 PM

For around $1000, that's a lot of watch for the money. I've handled a number of Sinn's (there's a dealer near 5 mins from my work), and they are solid watches with well made bracelets. I'd buy a Sinn ahead of a TAG any day!

gaopa · 8 July 2012, 09:25 PM

I currently have 3 Sinn watches and really like the brand. I had 6 at one point, but sold 3 to fund other watches. You will enjoy being a "SINNer"!

Cheers, Bill P.

capote · 8 July 2012, 10:09 PM

I think its very nice

. Sinn makes great tool watches. Who knows, in 20 years maybe this will also be priced at 8k

Psmith · 8 July 2012, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caryyee

For around $1000, that's a lot of watch for the money. I've handled a number of Sinn's (there's a dealer near 5 mins from my work), and they are solid watches with well made bracelets. I'd buy a Sinn ahead of a TAG any day!

Agreed - I am tempted by the U1, especially with the black bezel. There's a forum dedicated to Sinn over on WUS

Cary, we must be talking about our friends in the Block Arcade

There is a Sinn dealer in South Yarra as well, although the name escapes me... Fredric perhaps?

Sinn had a tie-in with Bell & Ross when B&R first got started, so you may sometimes find a used watch with both brand names on the dial. I believe the steel bracelets are the same design (or were) for both. Well made and good quality, but a little fiddly to size as they use collars+pins rather than screws

p_mcgee · 9 July 2012, 04:31 AM

I had a Sinn 556. I think I bought one of the 1st series when it was introduced. Nice basic looking pilot, though better on a strap IMO. After 3 trips in for service the first year (rotor detached twice & needed new seals/gaskets), I had enough and flipped it.

Psmith · 9 July 2012, 07:22 PM

Bill, something to bear in mind is that SS Sinns can look grey, rather like a Ti finish. I think this is because of the 'tegiment' process they use to harden the steel. This is probably not the case on all of their steel watches, but I had a look today at the 557 on n a bracelet and it had this appearance (doesn't show so much in photos)

SD Mike · 10 July 2012, 06:41 AM

Go for it - it is a beautiful watch

Trandy · 12 July 2012, 11:38 AM

Sinn = One darned fine watch.

I like the minimalistic look.

8 July 2012, 07:30 AM	#1
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,741	Would it be a Sinn...to get this watch? I am really liking the simplicity / minimalism of this watch. Sort of reminds me of an Expy I. It is supposedly 38.5mm...but I see measurements as low as 37mm for the case. I am wondering how much wrist time it would really see. At a little over $1,000...it's not too badly priced. What do you guys think of it???

8 July 2012, 10:19 AM	#4
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	It's a nice looking watch - the dial looks great in real life - and it also looks good on the leather strap option. However, too small for me __________________

8 July 2012, 11:51 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,290	Not if you like it -- that is all that matters my friend! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 July 2012, 12:09 PM	#7
nowzen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 741	That's so minimal and understated it almost gave me a chill... love it. Would take that over any gold and diamond encrusted tackiness anyday. Also to me, the size is perfect as I'm not into kitchen-clock sized wristwatches no matter what Lady Gaga and everyone else says. Grab it!... it would be a sin not to. __________________ *Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons*

8 July 2012, 03:38 PM	#11
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Bill, it will only be a Sinn if you don't get it! it's a nice simply watch that will fly under the radar and most likely will give you variety from your DJ and GMT! Go for it! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

8 July 2012, 07:31 AM	#2
Omni Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 95	No! It's a thing of beauty. Sinn make great innovative watches.

8 July 2012, 11:42 AM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,741	Thanks Clive. I like a 36mm DateJust, so I am thinking 38.5 would be just fine.

8 July 2012, 12:38 PM	#8
The Archer Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Adam Location: Texas Watch: G-Shock! Posts: 383	I'd certainly rock one of those, and I wear a 40mm watch daily... It's a very robust piece, my friend has one.

8 July 2012, 03:10 PM	#10
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,741	Thanks Clive. Yup. The 556. We can only order them on line in the US. The bracelet - at least the clasp - reminds me of the SEIKO Orange Monster. I alway get the bracelet and purchase a strap separately...just to keep options open. Well, I'll keep vacillating. I have no business getting another watch.

8 July 2012, 04:57 PM	#12
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	For around $1000, that's a lot of watch for the money. I've handled a number of Sinn's (there's a dealer near 5 mins from my work), and they are solid watches with well made bracelets. I'd buy a Sinn ahead of a TAG any day!

8 July 2012, 09:25 PM	#13
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	I currently have 3 Sinn watches and really like the brand. I had 6 at one point, but sold 3 to fund other watches. You will enjoy being a "SINNer"! Cheers, Bill P.

8 July 2012, 10:09 PM	#14
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I think its very nice . Sinn makes great tool watches. Who knows, in 20 years maybe this will also be priced at 8k

9 July 2012, 04:31 AM	#16
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	I had a Sinn 556. I think I bought one of the 1st series when it was introduced. Nice basic looking pilot, though better on a strap IMO. After 3 trips in for service the first year (rotor detached twice & needed new seals/gaskets), I had enough and flipped it.

9 July 2012, 07:22 PM	#17
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Bill, something to bear in mind is that SS Sinns can look grey, rather like a Ti finish. I think this is because of the 'tegiment' process they use to harden the steel. This is probably not the case on all of their steel watches, but I had a look today at the 557 on n a bracelet and it had this appearance (doesn't show so much in photos) __________________

10 July 2012, 06:41 AM	#18
SD Mike Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 76	Go for it - it is a beautiful watch

12 July 2012, 11:38 AM	#19
Trandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: CONUS Posts: 138	Sinn = One darned fine watch. I like the minimalistic look.

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