Sinn 104 - Review After 1 Year of Ownership (4K)

[@JoshuaJones-fv5fb]

I own numerous Sinn’s including the 104 white dial. Out of all of my watches, my Sinn’s hold a special place my heart.

[@thesportingprofessor3011]

As a watch guy I think the 104 remains one of the best values in high quality watches. Sinn is a way under appreciated brand IMHO. Nice review!

[@TobisTings]

Couldn't agree more!

[@hgr.7857]

Great video, thanks you for uoloading. I'm 6 months into ownership if my 104i St Sa (beautiful grey sunburst/H-link) and I completely agree with you: Sinn is like a "secrest handshake" between watch ppl. If you know, you know. Its perfect *for me* and I couldnt be happier. The ONLY real problem is this: now I want a white 104i, and a 105. The 556i RS is on the way to me now. Good problems 😏💸💸💸 Great vid, thanks again. 👍

[@thisispw]

The 104 is my favourite and probably the most stylish under the radar watch. You nailed it.

[@ryanbw7821]

Watched this video when you released it. Convinced me to go with a Sinn for my one watch collection. Just received a 556A for its legibility, simplicity, and utility aaand love it to bits! Great vid!

[@TobisTings]

That's awesome! The 556 has been on my short list for a while and it was a tough decision between this and the 104 when I bought it. Enjoy your new watch! :)

[@scottsodyssey2485]

I just got my 104 today. Congrats on getting your Sinn.

[@FINEST-uz9ek]

Got my 556i two weeks ago and love the watch it is built like a tank with great dimensions fits my 6.75 inch wrist perfect. so far extremely accurate at -2/+2... only issue would be the clasp it’s tinny and a little big for bracelet .

[@omegaknight01]

Sinn 104 combines the two most popular watches in the world, diving and pilot. Congratulations !!! 👍

[@aneeshfroome4464]

Yeah that's what makes me like it as well! Pilots watches usually don't have good water resistance, but this pilots watch has the resistance of a divers watch!

[@johnthomas424]

I enjoyed your video of the Sinn 104 I St Sa. I also recently purchased the limited edition white dial all Matte version and couldn't be any more happier with it. I added it to my collection of Keepers. Which are Rolexes, Omega and other fine luxury pieces. It fits right in.

[@swright5690]

Great review. I love that watch and the I think that 104 is great value. Lived in Stuttgart for 7 years and hope to go back in 2023.

[@TobisTings]

Thanks! :)

[@nordicwatch7605]

The size is spot on! My only complaint is that is should have a ceramic bezel incert. Other than that, it’s pretty awesome!

[@supersyncmaster]

I'm in love with the brand! Great quality and very beautiful watches. Great video as always! Thank you.

[@TobisTings]

Thanks! So am I :)

[@LCRider13]

Excellent review with superb cinematic value.

[@Vow247]

I’ve just stumbled across your channel today, I enjoyed the review so much that I’ve subscribed. Possibly my next watch, competing with an Oris Divers 65. Also, great choice with the Barbour lightweight, I own that same jacket and it’s excellent.

[@JDP599]

Very unbiased review, well done.

[@Paul_Henshall]

Owned the 104 forn2 years, still love and Wear it everyday.

[@TobisTings]

Same, wonderful watch!

[@normang663]

Were you also considering the 556 back then? If so, what made you decide to go with the 104? Im so cinfused beetween 556i or this

[@asdfyxcv1100]

I really like the syringe hands, really makes it stand out from comparable models

Just ordered the same model from Chronomaster UK . This is a great looking/designed quality German watch and my Rolex Sub is taking a holiday from my wrist in favour of it. The price is great also for the quality. German engineering .. 👍

[@jmount411]

I have many watches from Sinn and they all have been great. I usually chose one to wear if I'm doing some kind of outdoor activities. I did actually have a problem with my 356. I somehow cracked the acrylic crystal the SECOND day I had it. Sinn fixed it free of charge. I also asked them to regulate it. They said they personally like to regulate the watches a little fast +5 to +10. Their reasoning is over time the watch will gradually slow down as it ages and requires servicing. This has been true to my experience because all my Sinns and I have 4 of them all were like +5 fast. My only gripe with Sinn is I do not like the AR coating on the top of the Crystal as it gets scratched easily and there's really no purpose for it. And they should have more configurations for their watches. Like I wish I could get a 103 with a display back and non screw down chronograph pushers. It's only available with the solid caseback version which is dumb. Anyway enjoy your watch hopefully you explore further into the brand they are great value for money.

[@TobisTings]

Interesting, thanks for your comment!. The Sinn 356 is very high up on my list and among the watches I might buy this year. I love Sinn as a brand and they have many models I am interested in but the 356 is just such an attractive watch. Breaking the acrylic crystal is however also one of my fears since I am not one to baby my watches, so I might just get the sapphire edition instead. With that being said, I do think that the acrylic crystal is part of what makes this watch so charming in the first place. :)

[@brianfreeman2500]

In my opinion Sinn should be praising you because I had never heard of this watch until you featured it. Then I bought it. I have no regrets buying it. It is a wonderful watch that I will keep in my collection. I just wanted to point out that a similar quality and priced watch brand is Ball. Check out Ball watches with Tritium gas. I think I like my Ball watches more than the Sinn because they have the 24/7 glow.

[@brianfreeman2500]

www.gnomonwatches.com/collections/ball-watch-co

[@TobisTings]

Thanks! Glad you like the watch too! Now in turn I have never heard of Ball watches but I'll sure take a look at them :)

[@aneeshfroome4464]

How is the clasp? I heard Sinn watches tend to have issues with the bracelet clasp

[@hornsby5533]

Is the rotor now gold or silver?

[@BrettL250]

I enjoyed the video. I wish you would’ve showed how you can adjust the bracelet and also if the crown screws in. I also wish you said what color the dial was. I know there’s several different ones. Despite all that I appreciate you filming this.

[@erbomb1]

I have a 104 as well which I've had for almost a year now, never had any problems with accuracy and it usually runs +1 or 2 secs a day. It really is a great watch for the price range and I've enjoyed it a lot. Though with the new U50 release I might have to let it go for an upgrade.

[@TobisTings]

That U50 really is tempting. I don't think I could let my 104 go though, so I might have to save some more to have both some day

[@getoffmylawn8986]

I've worn a Sinn EZM3F as my everyday watch for nearly 3 years now. From day one it's been +2 seconds a day, and, like you, I use the countdown bezel all the time. Did Sinn explain why yours stopped?

[@reecemesser]

Wearing mine now - I love it

[@Kowboy991]

Great video and a great watch, definitely on the list! Would have loved to have seen a lume shot

[@RobinYoulton]

Excellent video, great watch review and video production - thank you.

[@fxhood]

Hi, gutes wording. Habe die 104 seit ein paar Tagen, wunderschön! Eine EZM3 von 2009 hatte ähnliche Themen mit dem Uhrwerk wie Du. Ungenau und schlecht laufend. Genauigkeit der Uhren ist abhängig vom Tragen. Ablegen nachts kann andere Werte bringen als die Uhr anlassen. Auch die Anzahl der Tragetage hintereinander und die Bewegung per se 😅😅😅

[@willl6551]

Great review. Any issues with the bracelet fit, noting the lack of half links?

[@hishamosman4341]

Does this piece comes with an optional black strap?🤔🤔🤔

[@TheGaztela]

Green o black dial. What do u think? Thanks

[@desmondoreilly1210]

Good review that, and a watch I've been eyeing for a while. It has a luxury feel about it without being luxury brand money. There's an old world feel about it, but it also feels contemporary somehow. Shame you didn't offer some insight on the bracelet; most people seem to like it but I hear the buckle is a bit basic? Enjoyed the review, thanks.

[@markveganism5003]

Is the movement good ? Will it last if not wound too much 🤔 and how much it too much winding ?

[@CH-yp5by]

I recently bought a Sinn 556i on the H link bracelet as my every day tool watch but I am tempted to get the 104 as well ! TBH I think if Sinn created in-house movements that would be a bad thing because one of their selling point is they use Sellita & ETA movements which can be fixed basically anywhere and they use a top grade which they regulate within COSC parameters. People who buy these watches are after pure utility without the luxury stigma and going to an in house movement moves away from that utility as it not as easy to get your watch service when you need to and will cost a lot!

[@TobisTings]

Good point about the movement! I haven't actually thought about it that way, but makes sense. Anyway, I hope you enjoy your new watch! :)

[@CristiNutescu]

At minute: 02:27 the second hand was moving backward? :)

[@scottsodyssey2485]

New to your channel, great videos , love the Sinn 104. I don’t have it yet but it’s on my list.

[@TobisTings]

Thanks! The 104 is worth saving up for :)

[@scottsodyssey2485]

Tobis Tings , is the Sinn 104 the only watch you currently own? Do you decided on your next watch buy?

[@Itserikkotlarofficial]

Great review mate!

[@rolandobianchi8264]

How to use the count down bezel???

[@abdullatifchowdhury4887]

Hi just wanted to know if the rotar is real gold, many thanks 🙏 for the review

[@donbow450]

Wit the price increases this isn't quite the jump it used to be from the 556. While do not really like the shape of the 104, it has a lot more character, than the 556 and is if i'm not mistaken an original Helmut Sinn Design.

[@LifestyleoftheAmbitious]

Awesome video, the watch looks modern and classic at the same time

[@franciscoramos7339]

Love the Sinn 104 and 757....

[@TobisTings]

Yes, so do I 👌🏻

[@roelfkromhout]

Yeah, it's drop dead gorgeous. I just ordered a 104 myself, blue watch face / h-link. It's replacing a Daytona, so, you know.

[@Samurai9901]

I think Sinn make some very solid and reliable watches and would love to own the 104 with arabic numerals oneday. Unfortunately I have to pass on most watches due to my small 6" wrist. Would anyone recommend the 104 for my wrist size?

[@istvantoth7431]

Thanks very much for letting us know about the faults you experienced... I will go with the Longines Hydroconquest instead! You probably spared me from dealing with some crap here.

[@stirfryjedi]

Really appreciate this - sadly, countdown bezels are underrated and tough to find out there.

[@FindusHastlasagne]

My sinn 104 ran +8 aday the first month. Ive had the watch over a year now and now it runs at less than +-1 aday. Its amazing!! I have to wait 2-3 months for my watch to run 1 minute off

[@MrBacchus18]

I am thinking of rebuying the 104. Had a white dial but sold it when I bought my Seamaster. I would get the black dial this time but not sure indices or arabics.

[@AR-hw9zi]

Did you buy one?

[@MrBacchus18]

@@AR-hw9zi Yes! I bought the black dial with indices and love it. The white dial version I had had a gold rotor and the new one is not, otherwise the same. I think I have learned over the years I'm just not a big white dial guy.

[@AR-hw9zi]

@@MrBacchus18 thanks for the reply, i’m closing in on buying the 104 st sa a, do you have any recommendations on which bracelets/buckles are best? Thinking of buying the H-link with new clasp+ fitted silicone with butterfly-clasp

[@MrBacchus18]

@@AR-hw9zi Sounds like a good plan to me. I have the old style clasp and it has never bothered me. The new style is adjustable but also quite large and takes up most of the under wrist.

[@CaptCanuck4444]

It would be perfect for me if it was brushed/bead blasted instead of polished. Also a GMT hand would be welcome.

[@Nils0scar]

This was a cool and relaxed review. Thank you. Cool watch. Looks Great even with some wear and tear. The deployant clasp doesn't look so fancy though. Is it stamped?

[@HH60gPaveHawk]

The external part is stamped with a machined butterfly mechanism inside

[@InGratitudeIam]

I had trouble with mine within the first year. When winding, the rotor would engage instead of the mainspring. Sinn called this the "tornado effect." Since being fixed, no problems... for now. Time will tell. While I love the design (white dial, red seconds, indices) I am not so sure about the durability and reliability of the movement.

[@FindusHastlasagne]

Mine runs amazingly. I have to wait 2 months for my watch to run 1 minute off. Thats amazing if you ask me! In the begining it ran +8s-10s aday. Now its more like +1. I think the movement is reliable. The movement is a sellita movement modified by sinn and they did a great job. Sellita movements arent always worse Eta movements

[@werners5191]

The watch face is minimalistic if you ignore the clutter of the fraction-of -seconds indices...

[@TobisTings]

haha, good point actually! I still hope they will make a Version 2 of this watch at some point and this is one of the details I'd like to see changed for sure.

[@nenadcubric2663]

Wie ist die Gangreserve?

[@danielhovet5675]

hello friend great review, I've just subscribed to your channel. I'm now saving for sinn 104 st sa with a stainless steel bracelet and a black dial. at first i wanted a white dial. but after i saw yours I've realized that the black dial is looks more elegant and legible. so maybe i will buy it in my upcoming birthday in November. 🙏🏻 what other watches do you have? have a good week thanks, daniel

[@libertiner1380]

is it worth the money, Sinn seems to raise the prices all the time, but still uses standard movement and have an average clasp

[@MrBaertigerchrist]

I have to sinn watches. The 556a what was my wedding watch and the best alternative to the Rolex explorer 1 and a EZM 3. It's amazing I like the brand a lot you get a lot watch for your money.

[@kevinong1735]

Love my 104! Nice CRK Mnandi, by the way! 👍🏼

[@Scotttarlow]

your issue sounds like your spring was deformed from magnetism after they had calibrated it - the the sw200 has a modern balance spring which is "more antimagnetic" than older ones but its still susceptible and isn't on par with silicon balance springs or movements encased in soft iron cores (like sinn's more expensive models). Love the 104 - I own a 836 myself =)

[@TobisTings]

Thanks! Yeah that makes sense. With magnets everywhere nowadays that could have easily happened. The 836 looks awesome plus it has that 1000 gauss rating. 👌🏻👌🏻

[@Scotttarlow]

@@TobisTings yeah basically everyone who owns a mechanical watch at some point deals with this. you just got yours out of the way early :D

[@manuel_winde]

I just got the new blue dial Arabic version and I love it. Looks great on a NATO (I didn’t like the canvas bands it came on). I’m hoping to buy the H link from the Sinn factory when I travel to Platinate to visit family in August. Do you recommend it? Thanks for your video 👍🏼

[@TobisTings]

personally I really like it, but it is fairly substantial and will obviously feel very different to wearing the watch on a nato. I think it looks fantastic as well. The only thing I would really like to see changed about it is the addition of some sort of quick adjustment mechanism. :)

[@vincentchan6713]

Me too, blue one changed to leather band looking good, just buying one 104 green with H link from Chrono24, very match I guess.

[@lucapetreri1770]

hello. wrist size?

[@aj2isotadxing]

Nice video and well done review

[@Tim1768-r5r]

Hi Tobis, which will be your next Sinn and when will you buy and review it 🙃. How about a 857 UTC? Cool vid, as always.

[@harrisonyoon1962]

Hi Tobis, thanks for the review. Are you able to tell me approximately how thick the H-link bracelet is? I dress business casual and usually wear tighter cuffs.

[@FINEST-uz9ek]

I just picked up the Sinn 556i on satanized H link bracelet ... the bracelet is very nice and sporty but with one big draw back... the clasp is to large for this tapered bracelet and is tinny sounding. The bracelet tapers from 20-18 and the bracelet is at least 20 where it should be 18 . With that said I would still get the watch because as a total package it’s a great watch. .

[@omegaknight01]

Very nice watch and Sinn use advenced tehnology. 👍👍👍

[@rafayz9033]

Out of curiosity, would you consider the new 105 over the 104 you currently have?

[@austinkassman]

Was that a mnandi?

[@TobisTings]

yes sir!

[@andrewf2741]

Great review!

[@TobisTings]

Thanks! :)

[@nevermas]

Mammoth Mnandi?

[@TobisTings]

Spalted Beech Mnandi ;). I will make a review on this one in the near future

[@MADHIKER777]

One of my grail watches

[@subn_]

Great watch... I don't know a lot about watches... quick question...do u have a bugout with brass scales...

[@TobisTings]

Thanks! No, I only have the 535 GRY-1 with the regular scales. Thought about buying the brass flytanium scales but they only come with holes for the clip for right hand carry 🙄

[@subn_]

@@TobisTings oh..problems for the lefties...

[@TobisTings]

Subin AZ indeed 😅

[@scottsodyssey2485]

Hallo Tobis, I finally got my Sinn 104. I just posted an unboxing video. I will do a full review video in a couple of weeks.

[@disheuresdis]

Great video, love mine. Thanks.

[@MrSurfingbudha]

I prefer watches with the numbers on them. not just notches where the numbers are suppose to be. I just think watches look better with the numbers.

[@TobisTings]

The 104 is available with numbers as well of thats what you prefer :)

[@carlo.b]

Amazing video! This watch is simply stunning. I've bought the same model some months ago on the SINN leather strap and now I'm considering to buy the H-Link bracelet. How are your experiences with it (Quality of the links, clasp,...)? Would you recommend it or should I stay with leather straps?

[@zorbak7205]

Hey, may I ask what your wrist size is? I usually wear much smaller watches but I'm looking for a good everyday watch which is also water resistant. (The sinn 104 is, isn't it?) I'm just afraid that it would be too big on my 6.5" wrist. Nice video btw! LG

[@taddy_mason205]

This is a gorgeous watch. ISomething about that analog. What do you think about nato straps since you wear a metal band all the time? Edit: bro do a video on your budget gear.

[@TobisTings]

Thanks! I am planning to do a kind of "home quarantine EDC" which for the most part consists of budget gear, but I guess why not make a whole video on what could be my actual budget EDC gear. Great idea :)👍🏻

[@manuel_winde]

It looks amazing on nato straps. Currently wearing the new 104abe on a mix of bright orange, navy and brown leather/suede natos

[@gonshocks]

The 104 is offered in the H-link bracelet or the fine link version. Is there a reason you like the H-link more?

[@TobisTings]

I haven't tried the fine link bracelet but I generally prefer the foldover clasp of the H-Link over the butterfly clasp of the fine link. Also I think the H-Link looks a bit more tool-ish and less like jewelery, which in my opinion fits the 104 better. :)

[@gonshocks]

@@TobisTings Makes sense, thanks. And thanks for the review.

[@Ferien7]

What two watches are next on your list?

[@atsylor5549]

Is it legal to carry a pocket knife in Germany?

[@ErichOsten89]

yes sure, especially in high crime areas

[@Alex-Jmz]

Amazing! I love it...

[@shipmate3577]

I wish the Sinn 104 had ceramic bezel and better clasp. The Sinn H-link bracelet clasp used on many of Sinn's watches is garbage and feels cheap (stamped metal, doesn't match the rest of the watch).

[@TobisTings]

I agree. I love the 104 but would like to see them make a Mark II or at least a more premium version while keeping the old one.

[@scottowl75]

Great watch , looks the bollocks 👍🏼

[@TobisTings]

Thanks! 👌🏻

[@scottowl75]

Tobis Tings enjoying the content and the regular EDC . Keep it up pal 👍🏼

[@stephanedevarzala3778]

I really like this watch, but the bezel is very often misaligned, slightly but still there...which drives me mad :o(

[@onLYbyM]

You can't call a +40mm watch an everyday watch. Wished if it were smaller.. Oh well a man can dream.

[@Tokyowalkinglive]

'recalibrated it' . They 100 just switched out the movement.

[@lucian70musaafir]

beautiful watch, half year ago i wondered myself..., to buy and oris, a sinn 104 blue, a steinhart ??? yes, is not chronometer certificate, good accuracy 1,2,3 sec/day, is cosc. what a lot i like is the day,date complicacion. no only a date, as almost of nowadays watch have. finally i bought an tudor black bay, blue dial. here yes, they gave me an cosc certificate. it runs 0,8.......0,9 sec/day. bat sinn is sinn.... eine deutsch präzisionen maschinen, all my respect (maybe some mistakes in my english an my joke in german). wear your watch in food health.

[@lucian70musaafir]

in GOOD health. that touch screen kill me.

[@ojsimps701]

Sinn is never under ze radar

[@josephmorales7060]

The Mnandi stole the show...

[@TobisTings]

haha glad you cought it! That thing will get a lot of pocket time in the summer for sure! And its own review video 👌

[@shipmate3577]

what makes this watch great is only "2 lines of text"... Sinn and Automatik. It's not like Tudor or Seiko Prospex.

[@TobisTings]

I agree, its beautifully simplistic

[@jonirwin7316]

It would wear better if you didn't wear it over your wrist bone.

[@TexasBulldog74]

2023 and that watch is now $1,740us

[@MarcraM82]

Not a fan of the day complication (pointless in watches imo) clutters the simple dial, and prefer a smaller bezel which shows the case more. Seems to wear quite large, would be better around 39 to 40mm. Also that much $ for a Selita..... Ouch. I've heard some horror stories about Sinn QC.

[@Thomgxx100]

Worlds most expensive SW200 !

[@simonwood5587]

Actually not. Oris take that prize.......