On the Wrist, from off the Cuff: Sinn - 556 A, Attainable Everyday Icon
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- On this episode we review one of the most iconic mid-tier watches available, the Sinn 556 A. The 556 line sets the standard for quality pilots watches, it's leagues ahead of most watches below its price point and really not too far off of iconic pilots watches that are double the cost. Now it's not the 'best' watch in any particular category but everything it does do, it just does so excellent that you can easily understand how such a stark and minimalist watch has gained so much popularity over the years. While it doesn't offer a huge bargain per its specs, it does offer a very solid timepiece at a very solid value. So it's a $1,300 watch that feels like one on wrist. It's a serious timepiece for those looking to fill that space in their collection and I think in that respect, the Sinn 556 A really delivers and justifies its current price point. Let me know what you guys think in the comments below, thanks guys.
*Man, there’s something about this watch that really sings to me. I fucking love it.*
The best review of the sinn 556A on RUclips.. 👍🏼
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I ordered with red second and I can’t wait!
Also great review!!
Just ordered one myself. How do you like your red second hand watch?
The part where you dimmed the lights and moved the source around, that just slayed me.I love the look of this watch, great review.
Just picked up model with red second hand. Simply love it!
Congrats, enjoy it!
I have promoted the 556I B to grail. It was the Explorer but I can't ever see wearing that much money on my wrist.
Lux watches are silly amounts of money. So much extra money for such a tiny (if any) amount of additional function and refinement. Definitely not worth it for me.
A great review, I couldn't agree more. Love the 556 as a great all around, understated classic.
Nice review. A hot looking watch, great versatile wearer, love the lug holes for that .. great water resistance .. I've always heard the lume on the Sinn is disappointing for this price range, which would bug me after a while despite all the good things about this piece. I was looking at the 857 UTC before as a short term grail, but my interest waned because of the lume ... Stowa is now on the radar with the C3 lume.
Just a thought, my dad used a diver's extension to wear his watch over his flight jacket. Not sure how common this is now but...
Exactly. Pilot extension bracelet. Pilots were frequently wearing the instruments outside the jacket because they were freezing ass cold in the older tin cans. Much more convenient to see the instrument outside the jacket.
You should have a look on Archimede Outdoors as a contender as well! Love the Sinn!
Agree! I love mine
Damasko’ s indices are an eyesore.
Great review, thank you. The 556i is on my short list of a 36-38mm pilot/ tool, everday type of watch. I like the smaller sizes.
I like the smaller sizes as well. I have a Marathon medium GSAR and I’m looking to buy either the Damasko DS30 (39mm) or this 556A by the years end. Decisions decisions
A bit small? How and why? This watch doesn't look small on your wrist by any stretch of the imagination.
I would prefer the Stowa, but the Sinn's 200m water resistance blows it away. I just wish Stowa would get the 100m of their sport model into their 40mm line.
I like the Sinn, but I'll get the Stowa Flieger Klassik anyday!
That iconic 12-3-6-9 dial Sinn is a masterpiece. Extreme well balanced layouts which embodies utility, sportiness, elegance all at the same time. Everything about it screams man's watch, but I sure would not find it unattractive on a woman either
just picked up the mother of pearl version, tuesday cant come soon enough
I have the Stowa which is around same price as the Sinn $1000,00. I put a black nato on the Stowa its great and yes if it was a 100 m it will be perfect.
Sinn 556 is a real tool watch to take any place, vacations, sports etc.
Archimede has a 100 meter version. Its even cheaper.
You should compare the Seiko Sarg009 vs Sinn 556A
too bad the sarg is a bit too big for me
Great review, really love the Sinn!
Thanks Bob!
Don't forget Sinn made several of the very early Bell & Ross watches.
The lume should be booming for a pilot watch. And the second hand is critical to be lumed. Navigation requires seconds to be seen.
Nice. Just picked up a Damasko D36. They make a bracelet for it but it’s $$$. Interestingly, a Damasko used to make cases for Sinn...
20mm bracelet not 22mm.
If this watch had seiko's lumibrite it would be an awesome piece.
Great review!
"reverse halo model" never thought about it but you are quite right.
Thanks for the feedback Sir!
Beautiful watch!
“Definitely won’t be mistaken for a woman’s watch” that’s an important feature yes..! Lol. Nice review, awesome watch
Diver's extension on a Pilot watch?? 🤔🤔
Jasper Shell
It IS 200m water resistant
Flight suit extension
What strap is that on the Damasko DS 30, it doesn't look like factory and I can't find it anywhere.
Nice video, consider wearing long ladies gloves (to the elbows) so you can protect the watch while wearing it on your wrist.
Sarcasm?
😂😂😂
Will the bracelet fit an 8 1/2” wrist?
alllllrrrright
The Hamilton Khaki has the same 2824 ETA movement and a display case back. No it's not water proof to 200 meters. But it's about half the price of the Sinn!
Sinn has a Top Grade ETA, anti magnetic, shock proofing (that comes with the top grade) plus the 200 meter rating and the awesome bracelet. I've had both, not arguing your point, just elaborating on the differences.
I’m on the fence with sinn or damasko
Hector Merc sinn all the way
Damasko’s are better made. I’ve owned both brands, there’s no comparison in their construction quality.
"much lower price" for Stowa no longer applies. In Europe Stowa 40mm flieger is now more expensive than Sinn 556 on a leather strap...
What is your wrist size??
Helmut Sinn was with Bell & Ross for about 10 years in the early 90's to about 2002 which accounts for the similar look. The Stowa and Damasko are nicer than the 556 I think
I like my 556 but now the ds30 made it look like a ladies watch.
Yes looks good but I’d rather have Grand Seiko similar dial with 3D Arabic 12,3,6 and 9 numerals
Neither brand has a pedigree. You must be high.
Sinn's H-Link clasp is absolute garbage. It feels cheap and like tin. The bracelet is great, but that clasp is cheap and difficult to open. It's a great watch, but the price should be around $800... not $1300.
So how did you determine the 800.00 price exactly?
This is no doubt a great watch, but I'd hardly call it iconic.
The 22mm lugs is just a killer. That’s too big on that watch. Very disappointing otherwise I might grab one
GuitarD30 they're 20mm
Can someone please tell me why all watch reviewers all where the watch wrong ?
U should where the watch back from your wrist bump. Not on it or in front of it. Cringe to where it wrong
S on the crown really looks likr shit...
In what way is this watch German made? Movement is Swiss/Chinese and the rest produced in Germany? Or is it "assembled in Germany"?