New 2020 Release from Sinn - The 556i RS Could be the Best Everyday German Watch!

[@paulgeddes7384]

I keep coming back to the 556i. Just so versatile. Absolute strap monster!

[@g5733v351]

I've been very happy with J. Vair and their service. Great to support a Canadian AD.

[@desmondoreilly1210]

Really love Sinn and particularly this model. I love how simple and monochromatic this watch is. Can't decide if it's better with the white seconds hand or the red, they both bring something a little different to the table.

[@clips1071]

Get the red,adds a little spice to the watch and makes it look less bland

[@hgr.7857]

The dash of red is where it's at for me. Wish my grey 104 I St Sa had a red tipped seconds hand. But there are no "wrong" choices with Sinn. *Sinn for the Winn!*

[@Hialeah1925]

Red NATO

[@eyesintheskies]

Would be easy enough to swap out hands at a later date ,👍🏼

[@acefire6422]

Nice review mate. For info, the 556i has always had the glossy dial, the 556a has the matte dial.

[@rickyb6641]

You answered to my question :)

[@eyesintheskies]

Wanted one of these when they first dropped, wish I’d got one goes the price has skyrocketed. Perfect watch, extremely well made understated yet refined. Also apppreciate the comedy of a timeless timepiece!!!!

[@chasfoster9895]

Most beautiful utilitarian watch ever, good choice

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Thanks 👍

[@NPrez-cv4jn]

Congrats on getting you Explorer! I love my 556a, it is probably my favorite watch of my collection. The red seconds model looks very good on the 556i, I do prefer however having the arabic numbers... just personal preference, other than that they’re basically the same watch.

[@Nilly-tube]

Gorgeous. This has been on my must-have list for a while. I go back and forth with the A or I, since I have a SARB015, so I'm leaning towards the A.

[@itsallrobbish]

Great watch. A superb, to the point, review. It’s good to see it on a 7.5 inch wrist as that is the same as mine and doesn’t look to small. I’m very interested in this watch.

[@bboooobbyy]

as a Canadian im very happy to hear out about this authorized dealer in Calgary. Have been interested in Sinn and will be checking out their website asap

[@neilwade9870]

Nice review. I like the red second hand but think the white is cleaner and easier to see. I would buy for sure

[@RoverTheDog1]

Cannot wait to go to Frankfurt next year and buy this watch so excited

[@ontogenyx8684]

Noticed the clasp looks off center when your turn your wrist upside down. If you swapped a link from the 6 o clock side to the 12 o clock side it would center the clasp on the underside of your wrist and balance it better, no?

[@commontime1085]

Congrats on the grail watch, and restocking on a Sinn. Keep up the great content. I recently made my own Sinn purchase. The 556 I M … loving the mocha dial. What I really like about the I M is it’s dressy enough to wear with a suit but still retains a robust aesthetic.

[@BigTonyGee]

Congrats on your grail! The sinn is a great pick up!

[@ryans6394]

This is exactly what I'm going to be doing to celebrate the birth of my son in August. Going with J Vair to ship to me in Ontario. This exact model. CANT WAIT

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Congrats on celebrating such a great milestone 👍

[@lordcharfield]

It’s an absolutely beautiful watch and I’m likely to get it for my special birthday later this year. That said, if I had that amazing Explorer, I’m not sure I’d take it off for any other watch!

[@canuck81]

This will probably be an unpopular opinion but that Sinn looks better than that Rolex Explorer you're rockin. That said congrats on acquiring a grail watch you wanted!

[@NN-gw7qc]

Have bought 3 Sinn’s from Jvair……they are awesome to deal with

[@MrBlur510]

can you do a comparison between the explorer and the sinn 556i? I resisted buying the 556i because I wanted the explorer. And now that I have an explorer, the itch to get a 556i is still there. thanks

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Good idea. I'll try and put out a comparison video in the future 👍

[@MrBlur510]

@@EverydayWatchGuy thanks looking forward to it. btw we have few watches in common. Pelagos and GS GMT and Explorer

[@bboooobbyy]

Just bought this one preowned from someone in Ontario. Waiting impatiently for it to get shipped to BC... A birthday present for myself 😅

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

I am sure you will enjoy it 👍

[@kenward3303]

Hello, this is Ken from New York City. I've enjoyed your review of the Sinn 556i RS, as well as your earlier review of the Damasko DA 38. Both reviews provided focused and consise information on each watch as well as your personal feelings associated with each piece. Since both have similar characteristics as quality, cost effective, and durable watches, which one provides more owner satisfaction and why. I am primarily interested in timing accuracy, enjoyment of Sinn metal bracelet versus Damasko strap and which watch you enjoy wearing more. I also own the Rolex Explorer 214270. Thanks, Ken Keep up the good work and thanks.

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

I would say the Sinn is more accurate, and as you suggested, is more comfortable and versatile on the metal bracelet. Cheers

[@michaeld4137]

They need to use the slimmer selita movement. the watch thickness needs to be 10mm or below. bracelet needs to be a tiny bit thinner, and taper down an additional 2mm. the clasp is too bulky. they need a more slim clasp. that would make this watch much more appealing. agreed on the longer seconds hand. disagree with the double indices at 12. maybe the singular one could be a little thicker to give the orientation?

[@Heckler1337]

Just a note for prospective buyers in Canada: I ordered a U50 from WatchBuys and my total with USD conversion + duties and taxes was less than the list price of the same watch at J. Vair by about $40.

[@Towert7]

I really like that they went to a more glossy black dial! I wonder if the did the same on the new 556 A RS model.

[@James-zy4nc]

They didn’t. Dial is exactly the same as ever

[@david300m]

Always liked Sinn. That gloss dial is really nice and the brushed bracelet is better on the video. Thanks for sharing.

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback 👌

[@mvrdamonxy7942]

The non red second hand version the hand actually goes just about to the white lines i dont know why they made the red one have a shorter second hand with that said i think this version is nicer then the 556A

[@M3LTUP]

I think i like the 556 more than the Explorer.

[@kevinwagner9934]

Toran, Glad you are liking your Sinn 556i RS. I was happy to put you onto the Canadian AD in Calgary, plus sharing the discount code available back in June. 😷🇨🇦

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Thanks again Kevin, it's a great watch!

[@TheFlyrodder68]

If my wrist or whoever swells that much in the summer to the point that the 556 clasp extension comes in handy, I'd recommend seeing a professional health provider for a thorough checkup.

[@MrChickster12]

Well done in your grail watch. I have the Rolex OP39..... my grail but am looking at an everyday watch and thinking of try Sinn 556A but thought they were too Similar..... but do love the watch

[@ultramagnus7842]

I like this review very much, thank you for sharing. Great watch...I think I will get one for myself.

[@yoinkhaha]

Do you think the RS version is a noticeably sportier than the regular 556i? I am considering both but I need it to wear it with suits, thought maybe the RS is a little less formal with the red second hand. Fun marketing stuff, RS is clearly a nod to the sports car denotation (English: rally sport or racing sport; German: Rennsport) indicating a higher level of sportiness, but here it also can also stand for Red Seconds (or in German, rote Sekunde).

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Thanks for your insight 👍. I think you can still pull off the RS with a suit. It can be paired with a nice leather strap to dress it up more.

[@eyesintheskies]

Right this is the one, now just need to decide which bracelet 🤔

[@scottonesiewilson4296]

This model is 13mm thick? The sin 556i is normally 11mm yeah? What makes this thicker?

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Good catch. I measured the watch at 11.3mm not 13mm. Sorry for the confusion

[@martinrea8548]

That photo of the 556a was taken in Hamburg, Germany.

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Sure was. Good catch 👍

[@martinrea8548]

@@EverydayWatchGuy I used to live there. Speicherstadt, the old warehouse district. Nice watch in a nice location!

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

@@martinrea8548 Awsome! I really enjoyed my trip there when I was visiting my cousins 👌

[@lonibytyqi6093]

Loved the video! How often are watch companies upgrading their bracelets? What you said (& others) about the clasp turns me away :(

[@DryCustard]

i actually just purchased this exact watch from Jvair right before you posted this lol

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Nice pickup :)

[@sticksnstones5407]

Does the lume last throughout the night ?

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

@@sticksnstones5407 the lume is long lasting, but I haven't check if it lasts throughout the night though. Sadly I don't have this watch in my collection anymore

[@walkerb1734]

Pro tip: Take a look at the 856 version, identical look....but with better movement, additional technology, and tegimented steel. But can’t go wrong with a Sinn!

[@bboooobbyy]

a fair bit more expensive I assume?

[@walkerb1734]

@@bboooobbyy A little bit....but not as much as you would think. I want to say a new 856 is around $1,700. Still an incredible value!

[@malekdabbous7629]

The 856 version only comes in Arabic numerals, I prefer the indeces

[@LittleBigPoet]

Sadly no indices version. Plus, it's 40mm instead of 38.5.

[@timefliesby-jleo474]

Do they make the white second marker still!?

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Yes, they still make the classic 556 :)

[@timefliesby-jleo474]

That’s great news I was checking out watchbuys but I’m in Toronto and when I bought my Monta I got hit with huge import fees from DHL. I want to pick one up, how much was the shipping, as I’m in Toronto! Thanks and great watch,

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Free overnight shipping when l purchased from the Canadian AD👍

[@simonwood5587]

I’m also in Toronto. This summer purchased blue dial Sinn 556 from watchbuys. Had to pay around $350 can fees on delivery. But bear in mind around $250 of this hst sales tax which you’d be paying anyway if you purchase from the Canadian Sinn dealer..... crunching numbers end of the day my watch around $50 cheaper buying from watchbuys.

[@timefliesby-jleo474]

@@simonwood5587 wow, yeah that’s a nice watch. I just picked up my second Monta and I believe that will be my Grail watch, Oceanking Gilt with date. Love those watches and they deserve all the hype they get on KZbin.

[@jlyutiup]

Do you have to pay any custom duty when shipped to USA from that Canada (J'Vair Jewellers ) dealer?

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Likely you will have to pay some duties if you are shipping across the border, but with the US dollar being higher, it shouldn't be too much if you are in the States

[@jlyutiup]

I was going to get this watch but the lume is not as good as the Icarus Aticus which the Super Luminova BG-W9 and also much cheaper. Also minute hand is longer on the Icarus then this one. Of course brand popularity, Sinn wins. What do you guys think?

[@seavee2190]

Aticus looks like imitation watch. Just copying other designs, Sinn, Tudor etc..

[@ronniefranks4351]

Sinn, please build a 36mm version!

[@AKhan.28]

also plz make a 41mm

[@sunandwind2983]

Super clean 556I

[@ride-paddle-repeat]

Great watch in it's own right and would do well for someone who can't afford your very nice Explorer. Also really love that bracelet.

[@craig2100]

Love the explorer...well done

[@technoboy21]

RS isn't just Red Second? :)

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Yes sir! You cracked the code

[@remloneraga5974]

How would you compare this to the Stowa Flieger Classic 40?

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

I haven't owned the Stowa but prefer the Sinn for its bracelet and 200m WR👍

[@remloneraga5974]

Hi! Was not expecting that you'd reply, but really appreciate it. I'm currently looking for a watch that is very legible with a clean dial (preferably white markings on a black dial, and I don't mind a very minimal date window). This, the Stowa, and the Bell & Ross BR V1-92 were the ones that I really like. Have a 6-6.25in wrist btw and out of these three, which would you recommend in terms of wrist size and bang for buck? Have encountered these comments so far: Sinn 556 - short hands Stowa - tends to look slightly larger on the wrist B&R - price is high for a modified sw movement

[@consumerthis3169]

I think many people don’t understand that most who wear Rolex can’t necessarily afford them, they put them on credit cards with the mindset if they sell it they won’t loose much.. it’s just another addiction and you will find a way to get the watch you want , like cars. I’ve lost 10’s of thousands on them, where as one may buy a car and keep it for 10 years and spend the same on watches , what’s the difference?

[@whodeycinbengals]

The past 556i has always had the glossy black dial

[@hgr.7857]

Sinn for the winn. Though why they didn't choose a 6 o'clock date for the sake of symmetry will always remain beyond me.

[@rosco8166]

Good Vid mate 👍🏻

[@stevensoffer7568]

Hey. Is the dial finish on the RS the same as the regular 556i?

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Yeah, as far as I know it's the same

[@johnpinner1]

Is in my shopping list. Thank you

[@krenier]

So beautiful with the red hand !

[@redneckster6639]

Another STRAP MONSTERRR!

[@artagain8977]

Can’t decide if I want this or the 556A.

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Can't go wrong with either

[@artagain8977]

@@EverydayWatchGuy just ordered the i

[@felix3138]

8:45 you’ll have no problems reading it in the dark? You mean besides the fact that you’ll have no idea where the 12 marker is since they’re all the same 😂 You’ll SEE it perfectly well in the dark, but won’t have a clue what time it is. In your lume shot it could be 10.24, 07.09, 11.29, or 02.44 etc. 🤷

[@mrbacchus6127]

A bit of a stretch to say new, it is just a seconds hand and you pay more for it. The 556i was always glossy the 556a is matte.

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Thanks for your insight. My first experience with the 556i,didn't know it was always glossy. 2020 was the release date for this model. Cheers 👍

[@brucecameron7172]

Beautiful

[@philipbanner4642]

I think the watch is 11 mms thick, not 13.

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

You are correct, sorry for the error.

[@TheChadWork2001]

I've learned over time with watches that you'll always see another watch you want. That will never stop. At some point, you can't buy a watch without selling one first. At some point you will have too many to wear and you won't feel good about having them if you can wear them. This being true, what sets apart a watch from all the rest? To me it's accuracy. If it isn't Rolex accurate (-2/+2 per day) then it isn't good enough. So I look at this Sinn 556 RS and I want it, but does it meet my accuracy test? If not I won't get it. A smaller collection is best.

[@steven821130]

My Sinn 556 is running within 2-3 seconds after 2 weeks on my wrist. I have had it for several months. It kept as accurate as that. Do not underestimate ETA 2824. My experience with ETA 2824 top grade is that it is more accurate than my Omega master chronometer movement. Also ETA 2824 is one of the most well-tested movement in watchmaking history.

[@TheChadWork2001]

@@steven821130 You're convincing me I need to get a Sinn 556 RS. THanks!

[@CH-yp5by]

I prefer the original with the white seconds hand.

[@gride5153]

Wish Sinn made this black dial WITHOUT the date.

[@onifrakimarq7663]

The 556i was always glossy

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Thanks for letting me know 👍

[@renekaiser4211]

Sorry, it is 11mm thick!!!

[@owendunne9889]

Hey when your selling the watch can you give me a bell 🛎

[@TheChadWork2001]

Holy mackerel, what is it with watch people who whine about not having an over obvious lumed marker at 12:00PM? Wow.

[@bboooobbyy]

You really should have proofread this. Its almost indecipherable.

[@loganmarquiz9346]

Really like those watches, but are too small. Who decided to make 38.5mm for men? I think 40 is the bottom line. I also saw you wear too small watches for your wrist. Nice video thanks

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Thanks for the feedback. I suppose size is subjective, but 38.5mm is the smallest I like to go typically

[@douglasferling860]

It’s just a matter of taste. I ordered a 556i...and it’ll be the largest watch in my collection, outside of a G-Shock. I’m 6’2” 190lbs with 7” wrists, fwiw.

[@bboooobbyy]

a man will wear whatever size watch he wants. we don't all want to lug around a wall clock strapped to our wrist 😒

[@Cotivity]

I love the design, but I prefer the Hamilton Khaki King II day/date complication, and Arabic numeral dial. with zero need to go beyonf a 5 bar depth, the Khaki King is STILL the king for this setup.

[@marcosdelima7484]

Sadly 5 bar doesn't mean you can dive to a depth of 50 metres, but that it is merely splash resistant. And the Hamilton's lack of AR coating means it's a glare monster, and no comparison to the clarity and legibility of the Sinn...

[@edwintschopp1493]

No watch under 40 mm in my collection.

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

I have a large wrist, and I thinks this wears surprisingly well

[@NapoleonsTriumph]

I'm a Sinn fan and think this is an excellent watch, but it is one of the most boring Sinns too 😝