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    Dug the original Arktis out for a weekend away in London

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gavbaz View Post
    New shoes for my 856.

    Is that the vintage red or brown?
    Looks very good!

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    EZM10 - Still find this a very handsome chronograph




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    I really admire those watches! Super nice! <3

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    Passing the time watching my eldest playing cricket


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Curta View Post
    every time i see one of these, i start looking at dan henrys as an alternative to scratch the itch

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    Quote Originally Posted by sk2k View Post
    every time i see one of these, i start looking at dan henrys as an alternative to scratch the itch
    The Dan Henry's are excellent for the money however the lume is poor and the alarm function is so quiet that it's not of any practical use. Great looking though and pleased with mine. Ultimately I would like the Porsche Design model.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sk2k View Post
    every time i see one of these, i start looking at dan henrys as an alternative to scratch the itch
    As one who's trodden similar paths - that's just $350 you won't have when the itch comes back again... And it will come back again...

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    Quote Originally Posted by earlofsodbury View Post
    As one who's trodden similar paths - that's just $350 you won't have when the itch comes back again... And it will come back again...
    That's very much my experience with this hobby. Either go for what you really want or spend extra money on distractions en route.

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    New arrival 857UTC. Ordered directly from Sinn on Saturday, shipped Monday, arrived Tuesday which I thought was pretty excellent service.


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    104b

    My first Sinn arrived today.


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    Quote Originally Posted by matt74 View Post
    New arrival 857UTC. Ordered directly from Sinn on Saturday, shipped Monday, arrived Tuesday which I thought was pretty excellent service.
    Love that, one of my favourite of all Sinn models, and superb service, too

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    My 857 UTC

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    Just picked up this 104 green, limited edition of 500 in mint condition with a bracelet, not a mark on it, thanks Thom!

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    Not seen this thread before, but as a current 556i owner and lover I might as well throw a pic in. I love this watch, understated, highly versatile and tough as nails. Keeping incredible time too - less than a second per day.




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    Quote Originally Posted by davidj54 View Post
    Not seen this thread before, but as a current 556i owner and lover I might as well throw a pic in. I love this watch, understated, highly versatile and tough as nails. Keeping incredible time too - less than a second per day.




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    Very nice watch, classic design, but modern. I would love one of these.


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    Quote Originally Posted by beechcustom View Post
    That's very much my experience with this hobby. Either go for what you really want or spend extra money on distractions en route.
    If I'd had one piece of advice (that I'd actually heeded!) when starting looking at watches, "Only buy a watch if you want IT, never in the place of another" would have been the most useful!

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    Bit the bullet and went for a bracelet on this one.

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    Never considered a Simm diver before, but this one has caught my attention. Good thing these are no longer available... would have given in I think.

    Quote Originally Posted by Jim M View Post

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    Very sleek bit Flieger style!!


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    My latest Sinn, and I am back up to 2 of them. My EZM1 is going nowhere, I think it is Sinn's best chronograph. Having got that, I have struggled a lot to find what I consider to be the best of the Sinn divers, for me.
    The EZM2 had ugly hands, the UX was too big, a 657 was fine but a little too plain (and not really a diver, even if it was dive-capable).

    However, this is it, I think - the Sinn U200



    It has taken a while to get used to wearing a watch that looks like this (quite modern) but is so modestly sized (37mm diameter).

    But it works for me. My wrist is about 7 1/4" and for its diameter this does sit tall, but not very, and certainly less than many of my chronos. The 2000m WR is bound to give the case some depth.
    The main point is that it is light, and it suits a perlon or NATO (though at 18mm the choices are fewer than at 20mm), and I find these hands so much ncer than the U1 (or newer U50) alternative.
    The fact that the date is nice and symmetrical at 6 also helps make it attractive, I think.

    I also think that the SDR (black bezel to you and I) makes this look a more fitting dive watch than the plain steel alternative that the U200 was also offered with. As it is black, it is also tegimented, which helps its durability.

    So there you go, Sinn's best (for me) diver.

    Dave

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    My Sinn came back from service. Total bill including both was 895 euros.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ollipekka View Post

    My Sinn came back from service. Total bill including both was 895 euros.
    I'm always interested to know where you source these interesting pieces, especially the one on the left. Lovely!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr Wolff View Post
    I'm always interested to know where you source these interesting pieces, especially the one on the left. Lovely!
    The 8820T with the U-Boat text was exclusive to the japanese market and only 200 made of each variety. I did some research and made sure that the glass was correct before committing, because it is not replaceable that easy. It is not a common part but loose parts exist. The downside was that the bracelet was short and the spring was broken.

    Little after I found a loose case that was attached to a minty bezel which I need to install. Those I bought for 50 euros.

    After that I found a loose full-length bracelet on ebay that was meant for different end links. Probably for 8827 TITAN. Now I have nearly unlimited supply of Sinn Titanium NSA extension pieces!


    I calculated that with all of the parts and service, I came to little over 2000 euros for the watch. This is not a bad price for a serviced Sinn 8820T in this condition and long bracelet. You can do better, but I'm never that lucky.

    I may have to hunt down a braceletless 8827 TITAN to make it complete though :)

    In the end, I guess I just like to gamble on auction sites.

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    One more shot of the 8820T

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    Took this at my desk a couple of weeks ago, may as well post it here!




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    Quote Originally Posted by delays View Post
    I was gifted one of these by my (now) wife back in October for our wedding. An incredible surprise and I love it. She purchased it from First Class Watches in Kenilworth - I had no idea they were a Sinn AD.

    Anyway, I’d love to get it engraved but of course has the display case back. Likely to need this switched out for a solid case back and then have this engraved.

    Sinn have unfortunately not been able to help - I was passed on by the AD to Frankfurt and they confirmed that the 556 did not have a solid case back available.

    I’ve done some Googling to mixed results - any guidance available here? Feel free to PM so as not to derail the thread!
    I think the general idea behind an inscription is it is something thoughtfully done by the person giving the gift not the recipient retrospectively. To embellish the gift with your own commentary later suggests your expectations for thoughtfulness were not achieved by your (now) wife and as such I think your wish to source a replacement solid case back which does not exist and engrave a message to yourself on it is a fruitless and questionable endeavour.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 200mwaterresistant View Post
    I think the general idea behind an inscription is it is something thoughtfully done by the person giving the gift not the recipient retrospectively. To embellish the gift with your own commentary later suggests your expectations for thoughtfulness were not achieved by your (now) wife and as such I think your wish to source a replacement solid case back which does not exist and engrave a message to yourself on it is a fruitless and questionable endeavour.
    Possibly!

    I see it as the cherry on the cake. If we can do it, great, if not, no sweat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by delays View Post
    I see it as the cherry on the cake. If we can do it, great, if not, no sweat.
    Someone else started a thread that may be relevant to your interests. That one hasn't had much positive response either, but you could try giving it a bump: https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...-engrave-rotor

    Given that the 556 has, I believe, a standard ETA 2824 or Sellita SW200, you should be able to get hold of a plain replacement rotor which would allow you to keep the original Sinn one and avoid the need to engrave around the branding and risk damaging it. Maybe you could even find someone with the skill to apply some nice custom perlage, Côtes de Genève or even filigree, to make it more unique and interesting.

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    A friend's Sinn 158

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    My current Sinn - 857



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    Quote Originally Posted by EJL25 View Post
    Looks great that, better on bracelet too. Hour glass edition?

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    Had loads of Sinn. My only one now and a keeper is the 757 Diapal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gavbaz View Post
    Looks great that, better on bracelet too. Hour glass edition?
    Yes, the Hour Glass.
    Definitely better with the bracelet.

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    Put my 857 onto a more colourful isofrane!


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    Couple of more recent arrivals!!

    Arktis 203 & 103 Klassik





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    How are people finding the U50?

    Worth going for the full tegimented case or do people think the hardened bezel is enough? Is the bracelet worth the slight premium over the rubber?

    thanks for any insight

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gavbaz View Post
    Couple of more recent arrivals!!

    Arktis 203 & 103 Klassik


    I love the Arktis and prefer a leather strap, but I just don't think the Arktis works on leather. I bought a lovely carbon effect strap for mine, but I never really liked the way it looked and it's been back on its bracelet for a long time now.

    Still, the strap wasn't wasted, it looks great on my Lack Aachen Blau.

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    Quote Originally Posted by snowman View Post
    I love the Arktis and prefer a leather strap, but I just don't think the Arktis works on leather. I bought a lovely carbon effect strap for mine, but I never really liked the way it looked and it's been back on its bracelet for a long time now.

    Still, the strap wasn't wasted, it looks great on my Lack Aachen Blau.

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    Yeah I completely agree. I always wore the first one I had in bracelet and this will be going the same way.
    On the other hand the 103 will be the reverse! Have a nice Bulang strap for it to go on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gavbaz View Post
    Yeah I completely agree. I always wore the first one I had in bracelet and this will be going the same way.
    On the other hand the 103 will be the reverse! Have a nice Bulang strap for it to go on.
    Lovely watches, both.

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    Quote Originally Posted by acg View Post
    How are people finding the U50?

    Worth going for the full tegimented case or do people think the hardened bezel is enough? Is the bracelet worth the slight premium over the rubber?

    thanks for any insight
    I have a U50 full tegimented and would recommend , it really is tough and prevents damage, the colour wil also match the bezel. I only wear mine on silicone/rubber or nato/erikas so cannot really comment on the bracelet. It's a great watch and very different to most diver types, you could say a bit quirky.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gavbaz View Post
    Looks great buddy


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    Quote Originally Posted by waser View Post
    Looks great buddy


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    All my pestering paid off!! So happy with it. Thanks again mate.

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    This has been my exclusive watch of 2021.....and why not.

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    Quote Originally Posted by waser View Post
    Looks great buddy
    Agreed!

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    Quote Originally Posted by snowman View Post
    Agreed!

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