The Sinn 104 St Sa I Wristwatch: The Full Nick Shabazz Review
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- The Sinn 104 St Sa I is a great little mechanical timepiece, reviewed here on the H-Link Sinn Bracelet. It's got Day and Date complications, and a deeply legible face. It's also a beautiful object, with a great case and bracelet, and with fit-and-finish in line with watches twice the price. So, it's clearly a gem.
Unfortunately, it's also pretty pricy, and you get the reduced accuracy and increased fragility of a mechanical movement. So, although it's a gem of a mechanical watch, unless you're in love with spinning wheels and rotors and gears, this may not be the best functional timepiece for you.
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Can you do a review on your Tommy Gun?
ah i love youtube comments
Although you´re right- Sinn does mean "sense" or "purpose", that´s not the name´s origin- the company´s founder (being a hundred years old now) is called Helmut Sinn.
Love the review. I will say, only losing 200 bucks on a mid-tier brand is something I'd consider solid. Few watches in this tier, Seiko included, can say they only lose 200 bucks. Look at the resale on Tuna's, Oris watches, Nomos, etc. That's above average value retention
Do you really sound like a 1930s gangster or are you joking around? Nice review.
+chillwill120 Don't ask questions or you'll end up wearing concrete sneakers, capish?
+Nick Shabazz ..."capish?" LOL
lmao
Yeah.. yeah.. I'm gonna buy me a watch see...
chillwill120 it's Brooklyn
Sinn actually keeps its resale value quite well compared to others...
@Matt B That's a titanium radio controlled solar quartz with a perpetual calendar and sapphire crystal, hardly $5.
@Bad Matt Did you just call an Oceanus a "$5 quartz"?
Edit: Ah, nevermind, that's what you meant.
If you're gonna be honestly bummed out about -5 sec/day deviation... yeah, mechanical watches are NOT for you. Lol, holy crap.
if you get really -/+5 a day be happy...the reality is more like - 15 to +20, and that really sucks!
DjFc real men wear real watches. . Depending on electronics to tell time is lame.
For the Sinn 104? I've heard that the Seiko 5 can go that badly. If this watch is just as inaccurate that seems like an issue.
@Bella Riley
If all you want is something to tell you the time, your cell phone can do that.
My 104 is running +5 secs a day since I got it 5 months ago.
Sinn 104 combines the two most popular watches in the world, diving and pilot. Congratulations !!! 👍
I feel your pain, Nick. I wore a Seiko Quartz Sport 150 for 30 YEARS, and it still keeps perfect time. I highly value accuracy, and am looking for a long-term replacement. In the interim, I am wearing an Invicta Pro Diver mechanical, with the see-through case back. It loses about 30 seconds per day, which I hate. But its titanium, which I love. I am considering the Sinn 104 because I expect it to last a long time, one I can give to my son. I do not think a quartz watch has the same inherent magic that a good mechanical watch has. There truly is something good to be said for a reliable mechanical movement. Its the design, the geometry, the engineering and the gears that make a mechanical watch so desirable. It will never need a battery, and it will always be beautiful. Well, maybe it will always be beautiful. I cannot see myself spending more than a couple hundred bucks for a quartz watch (although I did spend nearly $500 for that Seiko 30 years ago). But I sure understand what you mean concerning the inaccuracy of mechanical watches. Your 104 is great. If you want to sell it, let me know.
Nobody does such honest watch reviews like Nick. The Sinn 104 is no exception. Whether we agree with him or not, there is zero pretense and no hold-back.
Sinn is the name of the founder of the company, Helmut Sinn.
Jake Jones That's true.
Bada bing bada boom yous guys
That Sinn is a very nice watch
"German air at the moment" - lol - Your style is great Nick, nice honest review as well.
Am i listening to Barry Kripke???
Helmut Sinn. It’s named after him. No play on words here. Beautiful watch btw.
A fair review, Nick. As a long time vintage watch lover/collector I want to add one point.The watch as tool is different than the watch as mechanical marvel/industrial art. The reason absolute accuracy is not a problem over a long term is that most mechanical guys set the watch each time putting on. But it's not a chore. Handling the watch is part of the tactile enjoyment of playing with a fine watch. Yes, it tells time pretty well but the look and feel of the timepiece is just as important.
The movements in all Sinn and Stowa watches are normally adjusted to chronometer standards, might be worth a mention. Big plus for the accuracy and calibre aside from the smooth wind and hacking seconds.
Quite possibly the best watch review voice on RUclips! Very happy I stumbled upon your channel! Had a Sinn 104 leant into me by a subscriber, liked that much bought it the next week!! Huge contender for a one watch collection!!
Really agree with the under the rader theory!!! There's definitely something unique & special when no-one really knows what you've got on your wrist, because it doesn't say Breitling on it, yet it's probably just as good quality, for a fraction of the price. Good Review! BMJ ENGLAND.
I think you may be slightly unlucky in the accuracy lotto on that Sinn. My 104 runs +0.8 seconds per day which is not atypical. I know there are no guarantees though, and obviously that's your point. I would not expect a watch at this price point to be COSC certified (or it's German equivalent), but we are talking about one of Sinn's entry level pieces. I would say that the 104 is amazing value in terms of a mechanical tool watch.
Yeah, but the thing is, for $1500, I shouldn't be playing a lotto, as you know. I don't need COSC, I just need "trying"
I am german and Sinn like you pronounce is the only way to pronounce it.
+/b/ro? _ Excellent! Thanks for sharing!
Depends where in Germany you are from...
In some German dialects it is a -ts sound. Zinn is a different word, and I have never heard the initial S pronounced that way, but who knows?
Such a stunning watch. It will be my next purchase, before i go with Rolex or Breitling.
I enjoyed your review but I think anyone that says "oh you could get Quartz watch for nothing and it's better" is missing the point of what owning a luxury watch is about which is jewellery.
I say that watches serve no real purpose other than looking good showing of your style and what you have worked for. if looked after correctly it could be something you pass onto your loved ones anytime keeping function or practical use is secondary in a world where everyone has a smartphone.
+Cyime Different folks wear them for different reasons. A pretty, broken watch is a non-starter for me, but some people are OK with that.
I hate the whole you have a smartphone what do you need a watch for. Wear a watch for the sake of telling the time and you will realize how convenient it is. You don't have to pull it out of your pocket. I t may seem dumb, but at work if I want to know the time I don't look like I am playing on my phone. I glance at the wrist is almost unnoticeable.
Great review. You made a lot of good valid points.
I was heavily considering the Sinn 104 with white dial. Although I like it a lot and it pops to mind as the potential for one of my next watches I'd like to get, I'm always hesitant and find better value watches I'd rather spend as much, usually less, than what a Sinn costs. The accuracy, as you say, is okay. And, the lume is nowhere near what a Seiko or a lot of other brands can produce. And, although the design is nice and clean, I'll admit I sometimes find it maybe just a little too much where it sometimes appears a bit plain. IDK, I can go off more on this, but bottom line is it's a nice watch, just not sure if I want to spend the money on one just yet as I find a lot of other better options.
I'd address the value proposition associated between a quartz and mechanical watch you addressed at the end.
It's very true, if you want dead on accuracy, you should really go quartz if you're not in love with the romantic notion of sporting an authentic mechanical timepiece. Funny how the market and view on quartz versus mechanical is... you pay more for less accurate watch, and less for the more accurate one.. Yes, I get the mechanical watches have a certain level of engineering and craftsmanship that go into it and all special tooling and manual labor that goes into perfecting is a lot of where the higher costs are derived from.. but still, at the end of the day, it still doesn't quite hold up to a quartz movement which just gets the job done.
That being said, I appreciate both and welcome both in my own watch collection where appropriate.
I feel that generally for $100's, if not $1000's less, mechanically speaking, you can get just as good a mechanical timepiece that's as accurate, if not maybe even a little more accurate, than your luxury high-end timepieces. Seiko and a lot of microbrands and homage makers actually do a fantastic job to make affordable high-performing watches which are nothing to poke fun at and to be taken very seriously.
I feel to meld the best of both worlds, Seiko has done right with their Spring Drive movement. You really have the benefits of both mechanical and quartz components that when combined is about as accurate as any quartz.. maybe just a tiny bit less accurate due to the mechanical aspects, but way above any fully mechanical watch, I believe.
It's too bad in a lot of people eyes, Seiko doesn't demand the respect it well deserves and they gawk at the notion of spending X amount of $$ on a Seiko Spring Drive, yet they wouldn't hesitate to spend as much, if not often more, on some luxury Swiss branded watch that probably doesn't perform nearly as well in accuracy as the Spring Drive, and in some cases maybe even the finishing isn't quite as nice as a Grand Seiko, either.
Agree with you you man , but do you want to spend more than 3 x the price of an Sinn ? I guess not plus for the amount of a spring drive ( my opinion one of the best options) the newer Sinn models are much more accurate than this review by Nick , I know this is a 5 years old review but I bought some much more expensive Swiss made brand cosc certified and all them are much better accurate than this 104 ( I’ve got one and it’s spot on ) like some Seikos sometimes you have one that’s not well regulated or the bezel it’s not well aligned for this prices better buy a Casio 5600 5 band for around 200 bucks anyway it’s a matter of taste
The Word Sinn comes from the founder Hans-Werner Sinn and has nothing to do with the word sense.
I thought his name was Helmut Sinn. Or was Helmut a Nick name or some shit.
Correctamundo! Hans-Werner Sinn is an economist with a funny beard.
Helmut Sinn, OTOH, was a WW-II Luftwaffe pilot who later founded the Sinn watch company in 1961 (sold to the current owner in 1994). Guess the names could get confused.
Prices for Sinn watches unfortunately have increased way beyond inflationary adjustment since then, IMO (I'm no Hans-Werner). I have one of the original 103 Ti Ar models from '95 or so. The earlier direct-marketing model (had to drive to Frankfurt to the factory to buy the watch) made them a "bargain" back then... well, haven't kept close track to how they do things these days, so all this might not be 100% correct.
-4/5 seconds a day? That's good no matter the price range. If you want something even more accurate, buy a quartz. Even then, no watch keeps "perfect" time. But, in any case, thanks for posting the video. I very much enjoyed watching. Good luck with your watch!
Stupid as it may sound mechanical watches have always been man jewelry for me first before time piece , that's why I like mechanical watches . They can't be obsolete like smart watches .
Love both your knowledge and sense of humor-thanks!
Very nice. I really like that backward bezel. And I do appreciate that the dial is very crisp and easy to read. I understand what you are saying about the difference in accuracy between the $5 watch and the Sinn. But what really matters to me is the "soul". A quartz watch just does not have it. To me it is worth resetting the watch every week or so.
Watches are things...not people. They don't have souls. Objects don't have souls. Can't you express your passionate sentiments and preferences better?
@@barryfisher3881 Who cares? Americans tend to say 'ooooow my gaaaaaawd' a lot but there is no such thing as a gaaaaaawd.
I have both mechanical and quarts.
I feel that the mechanical for me is like guys who buy old cars like an old beetle.
Are there more efficient cars, yep. But like you say. We just get "that" feeling from a mechanical watch.
When that is said, I use my Pro trek as my work watch. It can really take a beating, and I don't have to wind it...
Nick, I love ya mate but you can't do a 22 min review of a mechanical watch and only criticise it for being mechanical. That's like doing a review of a 1971 Mustang and just complaining it's not self driving.
Good bad and ugly, love it Nick. So many reviewers seem to be afraid to call it like it is. Just subscribed!
You sound like my mate Vinnie with the eastside mafia.
I've always liked the looks of that watch. Thanks for the post Nick.
The name "Sinn" on the dial refers to Helmut Sinn (1916--2018), a former Luftwaffe pilot, and after WWII aviation expert and entrepreneur. In 1961 he founded a watch company under his name in Frankfurt am Main and specialized in wristwatches and chronographs. He sold the company Helmut "Sinn Spezialuhren" in 1994 and acquired the Swiss company "Guinand" in 1995. The 104 by "SInn" recalls his style and taste, as do some "Guinand" watches up to this day. I have the 104 you are reviewing here, and I love it. His motto: "I wanted to make the best watches, aviation or sport, the best available, at the most affordable price. So I always swore that no one would earn even a single mark as a freeloader." (Source: ruclips.net/video/FbVaveTPCpU/видео.html )
Off a full minute after a couple weeks? If that bothers you take the 5 seconds to adjust your watch.
It's an Audi, not a Porsche, but it's a hell of an Audi! The instant legibility is unmatched.
Damn. I must have been pretty lucky. I picked up a victorinox infantry chrono for $500 with the eta 7750; The worst I've seen was +11s (notably after a very active day; lots of wrist movement) and -3s (after leaving the chrono running and the watch resting crown up for ~12 hours. Initially, ~+4s a day was common and consistent. Since then, I've been regulating it by not manually winding it, resting it in a position that slows it down when I sleep, and letting the chrono run to match my second hand. By the end of last month it was 3 seconds fast. Currently its 5s fast, and I set my time based on the atomic clock on the 1st. Not too bad I'd say. I'd rather it run fast than slow, anyway. As long as it stays within the minute, it suits my purposes. No doubt the quartz is more practical and efficient. From a hobbyist perspective and as someone who marvels at feats of engineering, I get more enjoyment out of the mechanical/autos.
What do you mean I'm funny?
... I don't know what you're talking about, there. But I'm sure you're the very best kind of funny, if you want to be.
Like I’m here to amuse you?
The company was founded by a German pilot named Helmut Sinn. And it's supposed to be pronounced as a "Z" not an "S." It's not a play on the word "sin" of any kind.
Yep, absolutely. The "Sinnful" reading is all me. But the Z vs S thing depends heavily on which part of Germany you're from.
NGMonocrom bullshit, it's Sinn with S. Greets from Germany
The man pronounces his last name with a "Z" sound. I'm pretty sure the founder of the company knows the right way to pronounce his own family name.
You are both describing the same sound.
Maybe it's an "S" sound with a heavy German accent that almost sounds like a "Z"?
Would you choose a low end watch from a high end brand (like Sinn) or a high end watch from a lower end brand (like Seiko) assuming the price is the same, around $1k?
Excellent review. Have to say I think the level of accuracy you're talking about is a bit silly, though. Nth degree accuracy is not a reason anybody should buy a wristwatch, even a quartz, because the computer you're staring at and the phone you're already carrying everywhere are FAR more accurate timekeepers than any quartz watch (short of those that sync with atomic time). Functionally, any wristwatch is for quick, at-a-glance, close-enough timetelling without having to drag out your phone, and that's all. Beyond that, it's a style item. Aside from that, it's a great review, as are all your reviews that I've seen.
This is an amazingly well thought out comment, right?
Bezel play is not an issue, this is not the same as blade play on a knife. After two weeks pull the crown all the way out and count to 60, push it back in and you're bang on again.
You do know you can just regulate the movement if its running a bit slow right ?
I do, but that's *their* job.
I know theres a lot of talk about the soul of a mechanical watch, but what brought me to my mechanical watch was something different: my quarz watches always used to stop with empty batteries when i needed them. The most trustworthy watch i had always died after 3 years without any warning. I just hate that, and with some watches the battery lasts only a year.
I know that today most quarzwatches (not the really cheap ones but anything properly build) has some kind of low bat indication, but my mechanic may get slow or stop when not worn or wound, but as long as its on my wrist it works when i need it to. And it does that for over 5 years now.
Mech stops working as well.
That's why Citizen's Eco-Drives are so nice.
@@FT4Freedom But not without warning. (unless you hit it with a hamer or something) I am using the mechanical watch for another 3 years now. I have brought it in to get serviced in the meantime as it slowly got slower over a few months. And after the service it is again where it was. And there was no sudden stop without warning.
@@jipke I have no experience with them personally. And correct me if i am wrong: i think there are 2 types: the one that needs light to function and the one where you charge a battery by movment. I only read the specifications of the Casio solar watches, and it would not get enough light on my wrist to work. So if the citizen ones aren't way more efficient (which i doubt as moving the hands needs more energy than a LCD) this would not work for me. Those with the movement charge: would work, but: I remember a collegue of mine having a Seiko eco drive that needed a new "battery" after 6-7 years. (every chargable battery has a maximum number of possible charging cycles.) I don't remember if it suddenly stopped or if there was a warning, but anyway apart from the quartz accuracy it hasn't got that many advantages over the mechanical i use.
@@nirfz I can only tell you what I know from first-hand experience. Some years ago, I was doing a lot of outdoor work (biologist) so I needed a rugged time piece that would be reliable, able to withstand the outdoors and, importantly, did not require opening the case back every few years to replace the battery (I wasn't into watches then, so mechanical watches weren't on my radar at all). So I purchased this Citizen BM8180-03E. Man, was this thing rugged and reliable! I've swum in it, it took beatings and I wore it non-stop for 4 years. I was paying no mind whatsoever to the movement because it just kept on going (solar), even during the dark winter months hidden under the cuff. It needs but a smidgen of light (sun or artificial) every now and then to keep it running. I'm sure the capacitator will lose some of its charging capacities over the years, but I have had not problems whatsoever until now.
At the moment, tough, it's sitting on a shelf because these RUclips channels annoyingly got me hooked to automatic time pieces (also since I recently became a father and I was thinking of an heirloom piece for my son) and I purchased my first automatic (the Hamilton Khaki Field) as the ultimate field watch replacement for my Citizen field watch.
Long way of saying that you can hardly go wrong with an Eco-Drive from Citizen; fantastic build quality for the price and they just keep on ticking with the accuracy that we're used to from quartz movements.
Thank you for the review. You hit the nail in the head with the accuracy comparison. I have both quartz and auto, and to be honest I don’t even know how accurate my (Tudor Ranger) auto is. Don’t care either 😂. Nice review - I enjoyed it and keep it up 👍🏼
I flat-out love your accent.
I hear a lot of complaints from Sinn 104 owners about the day/date feature not lining up, which is a shame because Seiko can get that right on $200 watches.
I've heard the same, its fine with my 104 rs. Seikos day date though... they can't even align their bezels lol. I own a black cat martini and king samurai both made in Japan seems good but the others...
Nick you are the best, be it a knife or watch. you said a sentence that explained it all: only if you are a fan of mechanical watches, then yes", now i am asking myself: am i really ready to compromise so many things? not really, I will go for the next apple watch, as usual:)
I'd be super happy with any mechanical watch being 3-5 seconds off per day. Maybe not for a super expensive Rolex or Omega, but a 1500€ watch using a Sellita movement, that's more than good enough in my book. I'm kind of a freak and set it ever 2-3 days anyway. And "Your basic Quartz" will in many cases also be better than a much more expensive Rolex, by the way, I really don't understand that argument, everyone knows that Quartz tends to be cheaper and more accurate. Some valid points, but overall, kind of weird review, since most of the criticism will apply to literally every other mechanical watch, except for maybe the spring drive (Grand) Seiko models.
It's the name of the company founder!
Is it a sin to buy sinn?
I have a few mechanicals that I rotate through and I set them when I wear them. No-dates and non-screw-down crowns make it easier. It's not a big deal to do it more than once a week. I also keep it on a cheap winder (
Sadly, I agree! So much if the high end watch industry is focused on Mechanicals that good Quartz is hard to find. Even the Grand Seiko Quartz lacks high end features like perpetual calendars or quick-adjust hours, and Omega Quartz is a joke. I'm hoping that that starts to change. Even some of the Swatch group is releasing decent Quartz lately (Certina). Still, really valid point!
Hey Nick,
Great work and fantastic review. I've subscribed. I've got a question; is it worth the extra dough to pick up an Omega Seamaster? I'm stuck between this Sinn and a Black SMPc.
Thanks,
Nick
You'll get a much better and more accurate movement in the Omega, but it's a *lot* more money. You can often pick up a Quartz SMP for around the same amount of cash as this guy, which might offer a nice improvement? But for what it's worth, I'm wearing an Omega Planet Ocean these days, so I do like Omega's movements.
Thank you. I can find one grey market, auto, for like $2.7k but I'm just so conflicted due to the price and I'm looking to get something different. Any experience with the Longines Heritage Diver?
Omega drops $1000 walking out the door.
The Watch Show preowned omega is the way to go
that last bit was really just a rant about how he hated the watch
FYI... Sinn stands for the person who founded the company, Helmut Sinn.
BTW: For all the people who simply have to have a sweeping second hand, it is readily available in quartz. It is called the Bulova Precisionist Series Watch which oscillates around 56,700 beats per hour....twice as much as the Grand Seiko...and is accurate to 10 seconds a year. Too bad the physics of quartz holds no fascination to those who never had an appreciation for the atom.
Precisionist is great but eats batteries.
That the name is means in german sence is just a coincidence. It's the name of the founder Helmut Sinn who was a flight teacher and first only built flight watches. I think it copies too much a Rolex but that's my sight of view. It's a beautiful mechanism and I hope you have fun with it!
My goodness, why must you keep knocking mechanical watches for not being quartz? Did you pay $1500 for it and then are surprised that its not as accurate as a quartz? It's like reviewing an album on vinyl and then complaining that it's not an MP3.
+Trev Barlow Realize that many folks just getting into watches don't understand that a $5 Dora the explorer watch is going to best your average Rolex in accuracy. Also, that comparison isn't fair! I'd be comparing Vinyl to a lossless digital track and complaining that the fidelity is way lower on vinyl. :)
Fair enough. And I do agree with you that it's a shame that the luxury brands don't have more quartz offerings. Have you considered focusing only and/or mainly on quartz in your reviews? Personally, I find a huge amount of info on what separates a high-end mech movement from a lower-quality one, but very little such info about quartz moments. Incidentally, I'm trying to get into quartz.
+Trev Barlow That's what I've been doing, actually! There's just so little quality Quartz out there :(
Ah, I see. If you ever get a chance (perhaps you already have) to review a Grand Seiko with the 9f, I'd love to hear your take on it. At the moment, I'd prefer it to the mechanical movement and not just because it's cheaper.
I'd love to one of these days!
Nice and thorough review! I totally understand your concern about the inaccuracy of mechanical watches even though I can't really agree with it. A minute in two weeks surely can't be that bad? And I'm not _that_ huge on mechanical watches but I still appreciate the way they operate without electricity.
I remember you had a thread on WUS a few months back where you were thinking about getting a 556i. What made you go for the 104i instead? I'm curious because I've also been debating about whether I should get a 556i or 104i. Currently I'm gravitating towards the 556i because of its smaller case size (I have a 6 inch wrist).
+jwso It's not *that* bad, but it's another thing to think about. "What time is it?" is much less satisfying, internally, when the answer is "more or less 4:56, assuming I'm not magnetized and given that I last reset my watch a month ago, it's probably closer to 4:58". It's just not worth the extra mental hassle, given that there's not anything else terribly practical to be gained from a mechanical over a solar quartz. A wristwatch should be reliable and "boring", and mechs don't seem to have that.
And, good memory, I went 104 because I liked the idea of Day/Date, and because I liked the idea of rotating bezel. It just barely won. But the 556 is still a great watch. I dream that they'll put the HAQ movement from the UX in an 856 or 556 case someday.
Man, this was an excellent review! It was very thought-provoking and honest.
+FFOGHORN I do my best to provide both of those, thanks!
Nick!! You might want to post-production in a batman-mask here... But before you do, let me tell you, you're a gem ;) Christian Bale has nothing on you! Thank you for shabazz-reviewing a watch I have been looking at. Good review as always.
Heh, I have that $5 watch. Bought it to see what a 42mm watch looks like on my wrist. I was surprised when it actually worked. Strap wasn't half bad too.
Nice review and I like your style! Pretty watch but a little on the pricey side given the lack of technology in this piece compared to other SInn models.
Understood. You're really paying for the design and case quality here, and the cost is dear!
Now this watch i approve of. Been wanting to pick up a sinn or something in that range this summer before going all out on a gold rolex.
Great review, love ya banter!
Good vid! We share the same pragmatism towards watches (all things really)...but I still want one!
Where did you get it with that bracelet? I can't seem to find that configuration anywhere
Few of us are honest, or even fully conscious, about our discretionary consumer choices (and yes, I include myself among "us"). For example, few people will tell you that they selected a new car because it accurately projects or complements their self-image (though they will rationalize the crap out of the car's objective specifications). ----- Such is the case with watches. Look at a person's watch and you will understand how they wish to be viewed, at least in the particular instance of wearing that particular watch. ----- That said, there are other reasons for choosing one type over another. My conventional quartz watches lost their water resistance (such as it was) with the first battery and gasket change. Suck! And I have yet to find a quartz chronograph that measures durations greater than 60 minutes (most, not even). BUT if I could find an elegant, solar quartz chronograph that measures up to 6 or more hours, I would probably buy it!
but many major luxury brands and mid range do quartz watches? Breitling? Sinn? Marathon? Grand Seiko? Omega? I dont think they say qaurtz is bad. Its just what you want it for.
Great honest review, appreciate it
If you want the exact time take a squint at your phone, if you want something that is an example of well made engineering and human endeavour as a piece of functional jewellery which also gives you as much of an idea of the time as you usually need.......
Sinn is the name of the man who started the company back in the 60’s not “ the meaning of something”. Anyway thanks for the review. By the way is that you Mo Szyslak? What time do you open the bar?
Ow'kay Bwoyz. I'm ganna count ta ten befworz I gets nasty an ya! One....Twwo, Tyen! BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG.
Great video by the way. Very honest opinon so please keep them coming. p.s. Say Hi to Al'capone!
You are absolutely right. Great review!
Absolutly love your style, but let's be honest if you look at the time and your watch says 10:46 but the actual atomic time is 10:49 it's really not goona flippin matter in most of our lives, unless your a city bus driver that's a mechanical watch geek it might... I guess
Awesome watch! Do you know if the arabic numeral version replaced the markers only, or are both versions still in production?
+Slick Tires I think both are still being made.
Brass rotor there mate.👍
In Germany it costs about 1000€
don't get the fussyness on the accuracy...even a couple minutes from exact is fine. If you have the most accurate watch in the world setting it to the exact time is really difficult and you will probably be a few seconds off anyway
Looks like my Seiko snzh55 at a glance... The wife said. 😅
You would be reseting the watch more than every 2 weeks , so loosing 5 seconds per day not a big deal .
My main problem with the watch was... when I put it on I suddenly started singing Panzerlied and had an overwhelming desire to conquer Poland.
Nicky my boy. Great review.
"Oh no, Monday?" :)
So, it's 2 minutes slow after a month? Who cares? Honestly, I'm more concerned with the 38hr power reserve when there are sub-$500 Seikos with 50hr+ power reserves.
Sinn is the guys name who started the brand.
GREAT REVIEW!
great review! thanks.
I had mine regulated and is now running A half a second fast
Wow, I bought my Sinn 104 St Sa I, on Chrono24, NEW (leather strap, box, papers etc) for €850,-.............So for once it's a good thing to live next to Germany......;)
Davitamon Thats a good bargain 👌🏻
Totally agreeing with this revue! So saddening to have to adjust the time every week or so for this kind of price...Sold my Oris for exactly what Nick is talking about (although I think Oris are much, aesthetically speaking, nicer). You would happily keep these watches if they were sold for a more realistic value of about $300/400...
????? What the
I feel like part of being a mechanical watch guy is waking up each morning and setting the watch. My vostok gains about 15 seconds a day and I just know to check my watch every few days as part of my waking up rituals.
Understated Rolex sub design, selitta movement same as used in Chris Ward watches., could be worn on a 007 James Bond Zulu strap.for that Dr. No Sean Connery 60's classic look .
Yep, works great on a Bond NATO!
Thanks Nick !
Hey maybe review one of those kinetic solar things seiko makes ? Maybe the accuracy will balance out this review ?
Btw, mine is +5 🙄
Nice review
Great review. I've got the same watch. But why have you heard that you shouldn't manually wind this movement too much?
Just that it puts premature wear on the parts. But the auto-works is quite excellent, so you shouldn't need to.
I think this is bullshit. There's no reason it puts "premature wear on the parts". The manual winding has an action on the barrel just as the rotor does...
Nick Shabazz Hmmm, that's interesting. I haven't read this research yet... I'm kind of paranoid now, because I do give it a light winding every day or so.
Maxime: It may well be an utter load of crap. I'm just parroting what I've heard on the forums!
Nick... I would be interested to know why you wind your watch every day or so. I have a friend who has the very same watch that I do. She must wind hers every day. I never wind mine. I came to the conclusion that because she works at a desk all day that she is never moving her hands, so her watch is not auto-winding. I, on the other hand am busy moving around all day so my watch stays wound.
Its the guy from Good Fellas......
Why bother with a Ferrari when a Nissan will get you there also?....it’s not the point. Heart and soul matters to some.