What is appealing to Sinn fans is that the brand represents the no-nonsense, utilitarian, tool-watch segment that has been lost with most if not all of the major watch makers. Luxury watches gravitate towards becoming valuable jewelry. Sinn gravitates in the opposite direction.
@benohanlon2 жыл бұрын
Loving my Sinn U50 fully tegemented bracelet.
@tiberiu_nicolae2 жыл бұрын
Considering I'm sporting a 50$ Casio G-Shock at work, the toolwatch segment has stiff competition.
@iseeq722 жыл бұрын
By placing a utility watch for 4900€ ? Yeah, riiiight!
@GreenThumbSyndrome2 жыл бұрын
great description I am saving for a sinn to be my "everyday" watch because it seems so durable holds decent value and it doesn't cost a huge amount of money. You can wear it in public places without the brand being super recognizable or a target of theft which is actually a worry with a rolex in many areas. Also I personally like the design colors/choices and the blocky square hands that line up nice with the dial hour markers. I like that it's a German watch and it looks like it with that type of design.
@ImDembe Жыл бұрын
@@iseeq72 Far from all Sinn watches cost 5k.
@lifebreath77 Жыл бұрын
For 25 years, I’ve had a Sinn in my collection, right alongside my Rolexes, Pateks, JLC, AP, Journe and a host of others. My first was the sapphire crystal 103 chronograph, I now have a 356 Flieger sapphire on strap. I gave one on a bracelet as the first watch for my son when he graduated high school, and I missed it so much, I bought another for me. I love the classic instrument look to these watches. And they are very robust.
@Mrsdstry9 ай бұрын
Yeah yeah yeah 😂
@robertjones89748 ай бұрын
Lol!
@Imthecoach16 ай бұрын
How much did you pay for each of your Pateks?
@tonypointless2 жыл бұрын
I own 2 (857UTC and 104 white dial). Sinn suits my lifestyle, I use them at work for field biology. I think Sinn, Damasko, and Fortis have tool watches on lock!
@69fastfurious5 күн бұрын
Simn is more likely same as Damasko , Fortis used to have awesome models at fair price now too expensive for what you can search I’ll never buy a Fortis instead a Tudor …
@watchbydesign62142 жыл бұрын
John, first of all I'm a long time watch enthusiast (50+) years and a professional pilot, so I gravitate towards aviation watches. I do own a Sinn watch (104 A St Sa) and love it and the brand as a whole. One important fact that you failed to mention is that Sinn no longer has a brick and mortar AD network and instead has an online watch dealership , specifically "Watchbuys" who deals not only in Sinn but other German watch brands. I feel that because of this, their prices are much lower and highly competitive for the quality they provide. Having dealt with Watchbuys several times, I can state that their customer service is nothing short of outstanding,
@flatspin72 жыл бұрын
Watchbuys is great… bought 2 watches from them over the years (a Fortis when they were still selling them and 2 Sinns) great service, always quick shipping.
@mracekproductions2 жыл бұрын
We are lucky we have a brick and mortar store here in Australia of all places. I’m also an airline pilot and owned a Sinn 104. Was a great piece however I had several issues with the Sellita movement which was a shame and put me off somewhat
@mkyhou11602 жыл бұрын
I think they are getting more ADs, we have one in my city Calgary (a Rolex AD to boot).
@Chuchu_ETV3 ай бұрын
They do have brick and mortar ADs. Several are in Japan. I bought my 556aRS in Shibuya, Tokyo!
@zenitram28952 жыл бұрын
Sinn is one of my favorite brands. Last year I bought a 556i and it has rapidly become a regular in my rotation.
@ChristianNeudorfer2 жыл бұрын
I love my Sinn 104. It was my first 4 figure watch purchase and it still holds up with watches in my collection from Oris or Tudor which I bought since then.
@indianapwn3s Жыл бұрын
I would slot Sinn between Oris and Tudor, or even at the Tudor level. The 104 is better finished than an Oris Aquis, and at least for the Aquis with the Sellita movements, Sinn uses a higher grade than Oris
@ChristianNeudorfer Жыл бұрын
@@indianapwn3s I own an Oris Aquis 41.5mm (Sellita) and a Tudor BB58 and in my personal opinion, Sinn has the higher grade movement but the Aquis has the better case and bracelet in my opinio. I would agree with you, if you would compare the 104 with the Diver 65 models. For me, the BB58 is also clearly above the 104, but I never had any experience with the diver models from Sinn.
@7rslender2 жыл бұрын
Asking "are Sinn watches any good?" is like asking "can I take my Seiko Marine Master 300 into a pool?" If you know ... you know. Well made video John. I think it's important to bear in mind, why Helmut Sinn started to make watches: because there were no affordable pilot watches available to him. And Sinn still produces tool watches IMHO. Some went to space, some were issued to special forces. They made tool watches specific for firefighters and first responders. If your Sinn Chronograph felt too big on the wrist I would recommend trying out the Sinn 103 with Plexiglass and closed case back, so the very classic version. Recently picked up a 103 Matte and it feels great on my 6-inch wrist. It feels kind of like a vintage chronograph but with modern components in it.
@JohnPWatches2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. The case back option makes sense. I also had the Sinn 103 with green flake dial.
@rickcastillo35739 ай бұрын
I love my Sinn 556i. No frills, well built time piece. Simple, yet beautiful.
@johnholkham24202 жыл бұрын
Sinn 104 is a classic model probably the best well made one watch collection model. 104 has a great bezel movement, uses the top grade Sellita movements (Oris use basic models in most models). You can always read the display quickly . It’s only 11.5mm thick and lug to lugs 47mm. Most people over 6 inch wrist can wear it easily. Letdown by poor clasp on h link bracelet.
@louismeluso86332 жыл бұрын
I enjoy my 556i on the H-bracelet. A great, rugged everyday watch with clean, utilitatarian looks, high legibility and the clearest anti-reflective sapphire crystal I've ever seen. Double side coating makes the crystal disappear. Love that. NOT a big watch ( 39mm). Helmut Sinn was a pilot and many of his original designs look like aircraft instrument dials.
@drnick40 Жыл бұрын
Sinn 556 is perfect for smaller wrists. Great watch to dress up or down. A strap monster too.
@Rudypoo427 ай бұрын
It gets most of my wrist time but I got the RS version and the red limits my use some.
@dymiyasa2 жыл бұрын
I own a Sinn 303, which is a great watch. It doesn't get as much wrist time as my other watches, but I cannot get myself to sell it because it's such a cool piece. Glad to see the brand growing in recognition in recent years.
@JohnPWatches2 жыл бұрын
The Sinn 303 is fun!
@vincevonderheyden7887 Жыл бұрын
I am so fond of the look of an aviator instrument and want to wear something like this on my wrist. The Sinn 556 is exactly the object of my desire. I don't need a stopwatch, I haven't needed a diving ring since the 70s. I just need a high quality watch that shows me the time and date even with my poor eyesight. This Pilot's Watch 556 I fits my type like a Rolex with diamonds fits a pimp. Understatement, minimalist dial and easy to see hands. A basic solid and reliable companion for every day.
@bcampbell00112 жыл бұрын
A Sinn 156 has been my daily since around 1998 and to me represents where Heuer "should be" vs. what has happened under TAG
@bobhob352 жыл бұрын
What do you feel happened to Tag? Genuine question as I’m considering one.
@draakisback2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I love my sinn 105. I got this thing because of the tegmented case and of course the UTC (gmt) movement. I am a programmer so for me, my watches need to be able to deal with magnetism. I also do bouldering and I need something that can take a beating. This watch doesn't have a scratch on it, and it's my beater. I also have an overseas and a Tudor ceramic black bay and my sinn is the watch that is most often on my wrist.
@privateaccount68272 жыл бұрын
I wanted a seriously rugged watch & I'm a watch nerd so I wanted something legit. A friend suggested I look at Sinn. I ended up buying a used U1 tegimented & black. 2 years old, $1,900.00. A lot of watch for the money (literally, in the case of the U1) I felt fine buying used because as you mentioned the movements are workhorses AND it scratched my watch nerd itch. Other watch enthusiasts recognize it. It is BIG. The U50 was available too but, the U1.... something about it :)
@benohanlon2 жыл бұрын
I've got a Sinn U50 fully tegemented braclet. Love it, def considering U1 second hand. Got my brother a Smiths Caribbean from Timefactor and that was only £400. If I was on a budget I'd do that.
@deanspeer12 жыл бұрын
You forgot certain features in Sinn watches. For instance the use of Viton seals in the case. Lubrication free anchor escapements. Magnetic field protection. Temperature resistance technology. Their pilots watches are built the DIN 8330 standard and their divers meet the DNV GL standards.
@benohanlon2 жыл бұрын
Tegemented braclet on my U50 too
@PabloTBrave Жыл бұрын
I've had a Sinn for 8 years (756 diapal) , it gets far more attention from those in the know than any other watch and goes completely under the radar with others exactly what I wanted
@patrickgroll2046 Жыл бұрын
I bought my first mechanical watch ever, in my late 50s. It's a Sinn 856i, with a black dial. I liked it because it was so simple and tough, but seemed elegant too. I just hope a somewhat fancy watch (I've only owned cheapo Timex and Casio watches my whole life) isn't too flashy; that's just not my style. But I do like it.
@martinkaplan18052 жыл бұрын
I have the Sinn 556ib and, although it’s a no nonsense tool watch, it’s also drop dead gorgeous. The best of both worlds.
@ProtomanZ2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Saved you 15:33 minutes.
@peerkroener7 ай бұрын
Fair comments, but not mentioning that Sinn launched the first Bell&Ross timekeepers is missing here. I am big fan of both brands as they definitively have some common DNA (aviation type watches). They perfectly complement my Rolex, AP and IWC collection, all more in the "professional-tool-watch" vibes.
@paulh24682 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, John. Sinn is a brand I admire from afar. Would buy if I could afford. Your video is comprehensive as far as I'm concerned.
@dontparticipate2402 жыл бұрын
I love my 3006. I wear it every day. When I bought it there was only five in my country. 🇯🇵
@danielmelendez9943 Жыл бұрын
To like Sinn as a watch maker is to have a full understanding of the capability, functionality, performance and legibility for everyday use that their watches offer. I have a U1- T SDR, love it. Helmut Sinn had the right idea and hopefully the people run the company continue the path to deliver exceptional watches that are NOT cookie cutter time pieces.
@erickv9935 ай бұрын
I have a Sinn EZM for about 10 years now, I’m that time I have bought and sold many watches. I’m diver and I never used my sinn for diving, I use a g-shock or my citizen diver watch. But my sinn is still my daily watch for all those years. I just loved it!
@drichardbailey2 жыл бұрын
556a, 856 utc, 356 chrono owner here. Sinn using 3rd party movements is a selling point for me, not a negative. The fact its cheap and easy to get serviced just about anywhere, thats a factor in ownership. even if your watch needed an entire new movement, you're out like 250-300 bucks max.
@Jojo-yo7pi3 ай бұрын
Damnnn that’s the best of the best right there. I want to do the same. Just curious, did you get any S versions of those, the black bracelet and dial ? Those look nice too.
@jockdodson90932 жыл бұрын
Big fan! I enjoy your videos! Great experience and knowledge. I have two Sinn (Zeen) watches. Love the brand and the feel. Actually lived a short drive from Frankfurt when I was school aged. Keep them coming. Cheers,
@JohnPWatches2 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@VersedNJ2 жыл бұрын
Years ago I was in the USAF, right across from the Frankfurt Flughafen. Wasn't into watches and was young. If I known, I would have visited their offices.
@chriscon84632 жыл бұрын
I’ve been eyeing a Sinn 556 lately, & liking the company more & more. I like their no-frills, very utilitarian approach!
@benohanlon2 жыл бұрын
I got the mother of pearl version and later went on to a Sinn U50
@canadianwatchmonkey39922 жыл бұрын
I own a SINN 104 and would never sell it. Picked it up used but like new for $1100 Canadian back in January 2022.
@Kamala_Harris_2024_officialАй бұрын
Why haven't you reviewed it?
@jimv.66312 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I own one Sinn, a 556i, and will buy a Sinn diver in the near future. I consider myself a simple man and feel Sinn watches fit my personality perfectly.
@normang663 Жыл бұрын
Sold my tudor pelagos, got a 556i and some extra money to take the fam for nice vacation. Win-win
@My62162 жыл бұрын
Love the 104 white dial red second hand its one of my favs, no watch comes close for in the 2000 to 3000 grand price. i own 2
@mclaughlinja19952 жыл бұрын
I’m seriously considering the 556i as my next everyday watch - it looks great on almost any strap, and you can always rely on German engineering and machining. (Longtime BMW owner here)
@BrewReview2 жыл бұрын
I can tell you if you buy one, you’ll love it. It handles daily wear impeccably, gives you everything you need and nothing you don’t. I’ve got a 556i RS and it’s a more sporty companion to my traditional 356. Between those two, I’m not sure I need anything else. Of course eventually, you know a new one is always around the corner😂
@mclaughlinja19952 жыл бұрын
@@BrewReview I ended up going with the Sinn 104 with black dial, H link bracelet and Arabic numerals - loving it so far. Super versatile and more of a tool-watch. But I still may spring for the 556 at some point!
@BoozewithNick2 жыл бұрын
Love the brand. The 856 UTC is one of my grails. Separately, on the precious metals issue, they just released a dress watch in Argentium, which is such a cool alloy. Even when they do a dress watch, it’s practical and engineered better.
@mikefortney78792 жыл бұрын
I would say your right on. The number one reason I wear a U1 is because I can read the time with just the slightest glance. A very clean dial face with big bold hands. I can hardly tell the time on some watches without reading glasses and a flashlight. Sinn are true tool watches that work.
@benohanlon2 жыл бұрын
Same but U50. The look of the hands and legibility haunted me until I bought it 😂
@ky1le7502 жыл бұрын
I picked up that blue 556i blue dial on DelRay last month and love it. I totally get why Sinn has shot up in popularity recently.
@taishoku142 жыл бұрын
All good points, John. It felt a bit like you were searching for negatives because they don’t really bother me. I’ve had two 104s - a regular black dial Sellita and then a limited edition with an ETA movement. People often look down on the Sellita but for me it kept equally good time and was a bit less fussy with regard to crown positions to set. However, the day-date font is easier to read on the ETA. The only downside I can think of regarding the 104 itself is the limited power reserve - but perhaps that only means I need to be more active :) Also the limited dealer network is a minus but the customer service is very good. Bottom line: I wear it most weekdays and totally agree with you that it is great value for the money. Definitely a Sinn fan!
@garycooper853210 ай бұрын
15:16
@mitondo6123 Жыл бұрын
Many F1 cars, at the pinnacle of automotive engineering, use engines of other manufacturers. Why shouldn't watches be allowed to do the same with using tried-and-tested movements made by companies that dedicate themselves to doing just one thing? So you make a good point. A lot as to do with just marketing. A reliable watch should also be easily serviceable, and it is much easier to service Sellita and ETA movements than an in-house Rolex movement. Either you want to brag or live in a higher echelon of life where "in-house" is equated with better quality , of you want to live a practical one.
@pauloshea23832 жыл бұрын
Love my Sinns, especially the Damazener, a limited run of a 100 and each one unique and tough as nails, never ever scratched or marked
@fossilimprint29545 ай бұрын
You make many good points. To me SINN is the polar opposite of Invicta.
@WestCoastAce272 жыл бұрын
Great video and prescient. Looking hard at Sinn. They have addressed the ‘big’ issue - the U50 line. My sticking pt - the price. While everything you said is true - and I don’t buy watches as investments - the ones I’m looking for just seem to be about $500-750 too high. Not sure negotiating (for a new one) is feasible.
@OlafJanowski6 ай бұрын
Every 12 to 15 years I get a Sinn directly from Frankfurt (I live in Frankfurt, so I could walk from Nordend to Sossenheim). So a new one at every stage of my life. And I still have them all: in 1986 I bought my first Sinn 140 space watch as a student in Rödelheim - for 820 German marks with a steel bracelet (my mother was still pretty angry and upset about it years later ...). In 2001 I bought a 157 in steel from a work colleague. 2010 a U1. And just now, on February 1, 2024, a 103 St Sa with an argon drying system. It's a well-dosed addiction ...
@OlafJanowski6 ай бұрын
My other hobby is collecting Irish single malts. If you want to compare: Sinn is like Bushmills or Connemara ...
@danielbeliveau5872 жыл бұрын
I love my U50. Perfect size and are extremely durable
@benohanlon2 жыл бұрын
Me too. I got the fully tegemented bracelet and the rubber too. Prefer the rubber but the Wife likes the metal.
@voenscorp631 Жыл бұрын
@@benohanlonsame here, absolute best “mans” watch!
@TheRollerballer5 ай бұрын
Almost everything is going well with Sinn. I don't care if they use Eta or Sellita movements, actually my concern on this is: pieces with Sellita movements at a retail starting price over $1500? Come on guys, there are many micro brands that offer this caliber for 15 hundred dollars, with great cases and bracelets, very good specifications and really delicate finishes. Don't get me wrong, the pieces are great, both in design and quality, but it's a bit difficult to justify the those prices with little more than steel quality and specs.
@Furniture1212 жыл бұрын
Damasko used to be a case manufacturer for Sinn before they went out on their own. Personally I'd take a Damasko over a Sinn, partly because I like the style more, partly because I like that the owner's last name is Damasko.
@daviddigilio30362 жыл бұрын
And Damasko's pricing has modestly increased over the last few years while Sinn's seems to raise it's prices once a year. Both demonstrate outstanding build quality for what they are though.
@MD-md4th Жыл бұрын
Damasko sounds like a Ukrainian tractor manufacturer. Their design kind of trues too hard - I’ll take Sinn.
@threethrushes Жыл бұрын
@@MD-md4th Damachenko
@BigZebraCom2 жыл бұрын
I thought sweaters were illegal in florida? John P's air conditioner must be hooked up to a fusion reactor or something.
@JohnPWatches2 жыл бұрын
AC on high!
@BigZebraCom2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnPWatches Now you just need a sweater in Tiffany Blue.
@robertschmidt95842 жыл бұрын
Mr. Fusion!
@BigZebraCom2 жыл бұрын
@@robertschmidt9584 Yes! from 'Back to the Future III' !!!
@edwinthomas6188 ай бұрын
Ive had my Sinn 103 St for many years. Elegant, claasic and still keeping great time
@Kookoozabz4 ай бұрын
I just got the Sinn 103 ti ar after having admired Sinn watches for close to 8 years now, this is a special brand.
@dannysimenauer57452 жыл бұрын
John, based on your recommendation I went on the Seiko Rowing Blazers wait list and just ordered the multi-color bezel model. I loved the interview you did with Eric Wind on Rowing Blazers collab with Seiko. Thanks for the introduction of these unique pieces.
@Kasey.2 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know John p was on the wiggles part time
@JohnPWatches2 жыл бұрын
Full time. They just let me use the camera gear to make these videos on the side.
@denis888red2 жыл бұрын
Muhle Glashutte are well worth a look if this style/aspect appeals...
@evh46112 жыл бұрын
I would love it if Sinn adds micro adjustment clasps
@konradmaciejewski84492 жыл бұрын
Thanx for the nice informative video John P. Sinn offers good quality watches. I have a 103 and I will definitely add some 3 hander from the brand to my collection. It is a brand for people looking for a tool, or an instrument or a companion. Not really for someone looking for jewelery I would say. Definitely worth the prices. I agree that it is not an investment buy on the other hand they seem to hold most of their value. Try to get a second hand Sinn for a relatively smaller price! Sinn's name is Helmut. And I think they were mostly focusing on flight instrument at the beginnen as Helmut was a pilot and flight instructor. Keep up the good work. Listening with pleasure.
@enfantdebrouckere81002 жыл бұрын
Sinn makes sense 😉
@threethrushes Жыл бұрын
I see what you did there.
@robertparker61412 жыл бұрын
John, I think your reviews would be more interesting if you had more visuals.
@carloh2503 Жыл бұрын
I wear my 556i daily on a fine-link for 3 years till now..never let me down in any matter. Highly recommend the quality, toughness and unobtrusive elegance of the finish
@danpo702 жыл бұрын
Sinn has some great everyday watches - 856UTC, 556i and 104
@DavidSmith-xc2xz2 жыл бұрын
SUG is also known for making cases for Lange, so they play in the high horology space also
@Ossory882 жыл бұрын
They do cases for lange? 🤣
@Judah.Rosenthal7 ай бұрын
@@Ossory88Among other makers, yes. They did (not sure that they still do.) At this point, Sinn own at least 75% of SUG.
@Ossory887 ай бұрын
@@Judah.Rosenthal Jew must be kidding
@charleslyall49113 ай бұрын
I’m going to by a Sinn and I’ve put down a deposit to get a Dornbluth and Sohn it takes 14 months to be made to your order, thanks 🏴❤️👍
@hfuffvnjvnijd89892 жыл бұрын
i own a 104 and a 903.. the quality exceeds my rolex, tudor and speedmaster.. mayb not in movement but cetainly in finishing and engineering quality! i really wonder why i still have luxury brands,, where i can get so much more from sinn and be understanded and more of a gentlemen because nobody knows the cost.
@affegorilla12992 жыл бұрын
I love my Sinn 556 and my 103 Klassik 12 so much🤩🥰
@aulzhoefer Жыл бұрын
My biggest problem is my 556, it is clean and functional. I could wear another watch but the one that has been with me for the past 10 years is truly the 556.
@cs75118 ай бұрын
Sinn produces great tool watches which are particularly targeted towards the military and civilian aviator, diver, outdoorsman/Special Forces. They are tough and highly legible. Sinn's two main markets are the US and Japan. I own three, 756, U-1000 and the 104 st. They are one of the best kept secrets of the watch world.
@magic3817 Жыл бұрын
I like tool watches and Sinn hits all of the right notes. Not a single "con" mentioned resonates with me. They are a great value. I wear my watch every day and I don't want the attention to my wrist. Only those in the know would start a conversation about my Sinn.
@mt24Carson2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 30k subs - remember when you first started and had a few hundred subs. Keep doing great things. 👍⌚📈
@JohnPWatches2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@AcmeRocket2 жыл бұрын
I have a tegimented 856, but the white gold 6200 Meisterbund is pretty interesting for a Sinn in precious metal.
@_Peter_.2 жыл бұрын
I do like Sinn watches a lot (for example Sinn 142) But I can buy a vintage Omega Speedmaster Mark II, Mark IV or even 125th for similar amount of money. That’s why I have always hesitated buying a Sinn… Thanks for the video!
@lonewolfemcquade81332 жыл бұрын
I love the Omega Speedmaster Marks . Omega should have kept them in the lineup exactly 💯 like they were. They had a style for everyone from dates to day dates
@WestCoastAce272 жыл бұрын
I’m with you. While I love what Sinn is doing - the prices just don’t quite seemed justified. Other comments touting the ruggedness. That’s impressive from an engineering perspective - but I’m not going to be ramming it into anything so of limited value. May pull the trigger - someday.
@TheOfficialFloridaMan2 жыл бұрын
Sinn hydro has always been a fav but it creates a bubble inside over time
@jonnypescado12 жыл бұрын
I like wearing "spotable" watches, not for luxury but for other enthusiasts. If you want someone off the street to notice your watch as a sign of status, that person is probably going to be a thief or call girl.
@hansobermann48712 жыл бұрын
I like Sinn watches since years. John P: Thanks for representation. Stay healthy everybody. Greetings from Germany.
@fxhood2114 Жыл бұрын
The interesting thing is, that they try to bring watches technically to a new level. Sinn design is quite good, if you like flight instruments and tool watches. Elegant watches for business are not their preferred style in my eyes. Like the classic EZM 1, 3, 13.1 and the 104 black I on a leather strap. The business Finanzplatz watch is technical interesting but more a model for guys from Frankfurt/ Germany to have a local decent show off. Which that they would get more into design styles as Bauhaus to build more elegant watches e.g. for business and family events ❤
@Ivna4862 жыл бұрын
Haha that’s awesome you’re wearing a seiko . I bought my rolex sub stainless steel black face maybe 14 yrs ago . I was a hater for seiko , I’d give my uncle shit about wearing one etc . I was ignorant . About five years ago I was in a watch store in Miami and the seiko turtle caught my eye . And I bought it . Since then its my main watch . It’s so great . I paid 400 for it which isn’t much for the quality of the watch . I have changed the bracelet to a ssteel jubilee that’s worked out incredibly. I still wear my sub . But not as much as my turtle . Seiko makes good stuff . I’m going to buy a samurai eventually because it looks so sharp .
@MichaelPhelpsMedia2 жыл бұрын
100% quality tool watches. One thing I did notice was the comment about how thick Sinn watches are. As I heard that I looked down at my Tudor BB 41, then at the Sinn 104 and 556 in the winder. Compared to the Tudor BB 41, the Sinns are svelte.
@evokid3798 ай бұрын
I’m really just learning about Sinn though I’ve been at least aware of their existence for a while. I’ve heard different people talk about how great they are but I never hear anyone talk about what they’re like to live with long term. How easy/expensive is it to get them serviced in the US?
@jfvazq1102 жыл бұрын
Really well designed watches; very German, and mostly no-nonsense, straightforward looking. I do not own a straight-up Sinn, but I do own a really nice Bell & Ross Space chronometer (circa 1999), which was actually made by Sinn, as most other B&R watches until the 2010’s. You can see the same design ethos of other great German products like Leica cameras, and air-cooled Porsches, etc.
@cradd71082 жыл бұрын
I own a U1 and it's a perfect watch for me. Built like a brick shithouse, accurate, and it looks great if the tool watch look is your jam. I wear it 90% of the time
@1968gadgetyo11 ай бұрын
How do get the battery change? Sent it back to factory to top up the oil?
@RSLtreecare2 жыл бұрын
I like Sinn watches, they are working tools. I have used Seiko dive watches, I am now working towards a Sinn, EZM 3
@ZZEEBBRRA2 жыл бұрын
I have the lesser loved 956. I already had a tag and didn’t want a Rolex or omega because I could throw one into a crowd and hit someone wearing one. I don’t like how people in JPN just buy the popular brand without understanding what makes it a good watch. I just liked the story behind sinn, the easily readable dial even with all the other stuff going on in the face.
@anibaluriarte36762 жыл бұрын
I have 2 Sinn watches. 100% satisfied. The submarine steel is just amazing. I recommend these watches. Practically they are indestructible
@benohanlon2 жыл бұрын
Me too. A MOP 556 and U50.
@shipmate35772 жыл бұрын
... for the price? They used to be.
@heartbeat94292 жыл бұрын
i own 356 flieger for 8 years and U1 for couple of months. love em.
@stopato57722 жыл бұрын
I didn't see any Sinn watches in this talk.
@nyquil07na382 жыл бұрын
I will say I picked up a 42mm diver from Aragon. Very pleased.
@mdleweight2 жыл бұрын
I have two Sinns as part of a large collection. The U1 is iconic and will survive nuclear war (something that may be needed in the very near future). It is large but they now make a smaller version. You did not mention that they produce the "Navitimer". They bought the rights and equipment to make the Tag Heuer Navitimer in 1979 (during Tag's last bankruptcy). They still make it today. I have both the Tag Heuer and Sinn Navitimers in my collection. The Sinn version is arguably as good or better at a much lower price. Yes, it is not an inhouse movement, but the Tag was not either until just a few years ago.
@ozzymerkinrugsdownunder24852 жыл бұрын
Breitling navitimer??
@JumpingWatermelons Жыл бұрын
I like their design style. High contrast, high legibility
@robertschmidt95842 жыл бұрын
Sinn Damascus steel pieces are quite worthy of a mention!
@dezmo72 жыл бұрын
Hey mate - I'm really taken by the Sinn 3006 that you show briefly in the video (wife says I have to wait a year before I buy it). Do you have a review of this watch? Worried my wrist size might not work with the watch size...
@gilbertrose71472 жыл бұрын
I have a 857 UTC and it has replaced my Submariner as my every day watch. I love how tough and legible it is and it is just a hair less accurate than the Rolex. With the current insanity going on with Rolex, it spends most of its time in my Wolf Winder. So, the Sinn simply delivers an honest tool watch!
@angelosnofla2 жыл бұрын
I sold my Sinn 104 because I started to like smaller watches. And I am now planning to buy Sinn 556.
@miniapplesun Жыл бұрын
What is your wrist size? Do you find the 104 to feel chunky compared to other watches with click bezels?
@myvids31152 жыл бұрын
I like the quality and value plus the fact that it is a German brand. The mix is great. I hope to find that the size will my fit my 18.5 cm wrist. I‘ll find out with U50 or UX.
@JP-wg5gn2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I got the 104 with the red second hand. I like it but I never seem to wear it it much. Maybe I should just try it for a month or so and see if I warm up it more
@RagnarHoff Жыл бұрын
Sinn's movement is not really a debate. Yes Eta/Sellita based, but then again check the cost. What other brand do you find at 2k with that kind of technology Sinn use? Their Ezm 3/3f and 856 models is the best value on the market. They are fair to their customers in terms of pricing.
@manuel_winde2 жыл бұрын
Having owned a Sinn I was slightly underwhelmed but this was due to selling a Christopher Ward Dartmouth to “upgrade” to a Sinn. I didn’t see any upgrade other than price. That being said one area where Sinn is fantastic for me is branding, a bit like Seiko where there is just something cool about the brand that helps me overlook their shortcomings. Sinn and Halios have a great cool brand image that CW just doesn’t have (I often think single word names work better for sports/tool watches and 2-3 word names maybe better for higher end or dressier pieces)
@allblues89857 ай бұрын
What do you think about the movement Concepto used by Sinn?
@bernardaoun63812 жыл бұрын
I love your channel and you’re a true expert but you’re not made to talk slow so be yourself and talk faster / be yourself . Your following will then skyrocket
@JohnPWatches2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I filmed this one too late in the day this time.
@edcunboxings29422 жыл бұрын
You can just increase the playback speed to say 1.25.
@cardinalj2 жыл бұрын
I have a Sinn 203 Ti AR , love it
@Quintessence.2 жыл бұрын
John P: what is your opinion of the Sinn 206 ARKTIS II..? (Art-Nr. 206.012) Common asking price seems about 2,500 USD. Could you do a full review, please?
@marcocastagnetti70862 жыл бұрын
Hi John, I understand why Sinn choose to use eta's, but with Germany's history in watch making where is there version of eta movements, it seems strange they have all the know how in making the rest of the watch but not the movement, any thoughts anyone.??
@martintanz90982 жыл бұрын
Thanks John P. I have admired Sinn from afar, but I am wondering if I missed the boat. I remember when Sinn watches could be had for under $1,000 for their entry level models, and now that is simply not possible. The question is, can you have a luxury tool watch? Because if all you want is a no nonsense watch that can tell the time and be rugged, and still look reasonably presentable, you can find all that for under $500. But it won't be German, or mechanical, and will likely be something like a Citizen.
@benohanlon2 жыл бұрын
Sinn U50 fully tegemented gets no scratches! It's amazing. Slim. Crunchy bezel.