Sinn 103 A Sa B Pilot Chronograph Rediscovered. German Watch Review.
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- Опубліковано 8 кві 2021
- In this video I present you the German Sinn 103 A Sa B Pilot Chronograph as a robust middle tier tool watch. We speak about the measurements, the Valjoux 7750 movement, sapphire crystal, straps and bracelets. The watch is big but surprisingly sits nicely even on smaller wrists. The original retail price in 2015 was under 2000 Euro. Now it is available only on the used watch market, but it might be the search.
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"...has you looking more busy than you actually are". Great Tim-ism!
Sinn is a great brand.
I think here in the UK Sinn and Damasko have a loyal following, not widely known by those not into watches, and personally I like wearing a watch that is under the radar. Nice review. Thanks. Tim.
I agree with you here. Damasko have a great product, but very much under the radar. They offer both ETA and in-house now. Cheers.
Yes, I own both brands. I enjoy running counter to the mainstream.
pro tip : watch movies on Flixzone. Been using them for watching lots of of movies recently.
@Alejandro Francis yea, have been using flixzone for since november myself =)
Sinn is my favorite brand.
Currently sitting in Morbach near Hahn, Germany with an EZM-10 on my wrist. I am a pilot and have owned several Sinn watches since 2006.
A great looking watch! It looks like a watch that will still look great down the years, with maybe a few dings in it. It shouts 'tool watch' and has professional 'artisan' look about it.
A watch for real men!
For me, the display of the day is one appointment too many on this and several other Sinn models which I otherwise find attractive. As it is, I happen to live approx. 20 mins drive from the Sinn HQ and outlet facility in Frankfurt, where, barring Covid, visitors can try on all the current models . Watch fans with a couple of hours to kill at Frankfurt Airport can take the bus there and overdose on the firm's proprietary design language in geek-friendly surroundings. A friend who served her apprenticeship at Sinn had only good things to say about the company. Definitely worth checking out.
As a professional pilot, I have to say that the Sinn 857 Utc Testaf Luftansa Cargo Ltd. Ed. I bought a couple of years ago is by far my favorite work watch! It perfectly fits my work needs as well as being incredibly easy to read. I have had Rolex, Omega, and others but for an honest-to-goodness pilot's watch, Sinn does it better (for me) than anyone else. My second favorite but the watch I wear almost every day is the Sinn 856 B-Uhr. Again, readability, style, the warm color of the tegimented steel, I am always wearing either the 856 or the 857.
Wow Tim, I'm hooked. What a beautiful looking watch!! My IWC Portofino Chronograph has a Valjoux 7750 movement, so if I accept it from IWC, I must accept it from Sinn!! That blue dial and bezel vs the stainless steel is perfect!!
Hello Tim !!! This episode is the first time I did not like your choice, I have held this watch in my hand, it does look very nice from the top, but soon as I put it on my 7-1/2” wrist it feels like I’m wearing a hockey puck, it’s way too thick. 🏄♂️🤙🏄♂️
Great review! Glad to see Sinn on your channel! I would love to see you review one of their more recent pilots chronographs!
I've got a bit of a crush on the 7750 atm.
I really enjoy looking at how various watchmakers deal with the depth of the mov't & I like how Sinn have simply 'mounted' the lugs relatively high on the case & angled them down aggressively. I imagine this aids stability by sinking the caseback into ones wrist?
I like it. It's not something I would buy, but I understand the appeal.
Nice one Tim!
Awesome watch. I absolutely love a countdown bezel and there's a really cool salmon dial version of this, I know of another UA-camr who has one and it is awesome.
I owned a beautiful 103 a few years ago but couldn’t adapt to the crazy height of the watch. Wear it on leather and it behaves super top-heavy
That my fear … 😬
Also like the introduction to Sinn which clearly points out the different roots of the company. Those more interested in classic pilot watches may want to have a look at Guinand, a company in which Helmut Sinn was active after selling Sinn. Guinand-watches are considered to reflect the „true“ Sinn style of the 60s and 70s, often at a lower price point.
I think you nailed this review. I have 3 Sinns and they are worth the money.
I have wanted the sinn 3006 hunting watch
What's brilliant with your videos Tim is you pull us in all directions. Not the predictable videos as other Watch UA-camrs. Excellent & Thanks!!
Thank you!
That seconds hands movement is smooth af.
As a collector of some of their models. The Sinn 356 is probably one of their best chronographs. Sub 40mm not very thick and easy to read. The 556 is also very understated and can even be dressy if you get the model with applied markers. 104 is great in all aspects. While these watches have a rugged classyness too them, they all can get down to business and do anything and go anywhere. I love Sinn as a company. Damasko is nice as well but i enjoy Sinn a bit more.
I really like that watch especially the day/date complication and I also need a chronograph in my collection. Thanks Tim for the update!
Beautiful watch, thanks Tim. 😄👍
haha you're supposed to say "First!"😉
So that I can add: "Congrats!" ;-)
Big fan of the 103 st
Good afternnon Tim, great you have the Sinn 103 on your channel. Me personally I like the toolwatch character of Sinn. With many former toolwatch companies moving further and further into the luxury segment, I think it's good that Sinn are staying true to their line here. However, my next Sinn could also come from the line of Sinn's Finanplatzuhren (and be it just for the name of it :-) )
Fair point. Sinn watches are what Rolex used to be back in the day. Still affordable robust timepieces for everyday use. Not for the safe but for enjoying it on your wrist.
Well stated👍
There's a lot of English guys who appreciate sinn as beautiful watches , I see more and more younger stylish guys wearing sinn in the UK
Nice watch Tim. This model must be really popular, unsurprisingly. The prices are still near the original retail price from what I can see.
My experience with blue watches is that they always look at their best on steel bracelets. I have most of mine on Milanese mesh, but with such a massive chronograph a link bracelet looks better. Great watch.
Not only a matter of the looks but for this watch also of the weight balance. On a strap weight will shift to the top causing the watch to flip around especially when worn loosely. I did notice this even on my 104 which I originally bought on a strap. Now with a bracelet it wears extremely comfortable as if it was a completely different watch.
Do they look any good on black straps? I've bever really had a blue dial
Love it, very cool. Thanks Christian and thank you Tim. Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻
Excellent review which is to the point. Wouldn’t have thought that a massive watch like this wears that nice on a smaller wrist. Appreciate your comments on the bracelet which is often criticized especially for the clasp. I wear the same on a 104 and absolutely love it. As mentioned in a another comment the 104 is the way to go for those who don’t need the Chronograph function but appreciate a smaller height. Apart from the height the case dimensions and the overall design are more or less identical with many color variations available.
Great review, thanks Tim 👍.
Thank you!
That Sinn chronograph is a beautiful thick beast.
Pretty robust gentleman! I love it! I believe i could use this frase
Hey Tim, I liked your analogy - it runs like a rabbit 🐇. Made me smile. Cheers, Jack
I have the H-link bracelet on my Sinn 104. The most comfortable bracelet I've worn.
Nice review, good watch. I have had my eye on Sinn for awhile now. A used one might be the better way to go since they have been gradually increasing their new prices recently. Good vid. Keep at it!
I really enjoy my 556ARS as an every day wear and would love to have the 356 copper dial flieger chrono.
I've said to a couple of people considering a watch that they should consider a German watch. For quality as well as aesthetics.
I'm intrigued by Damasko at the moment.
I have two. I would definitely recommend the brand. 200m wr too. Cheers.
@@fullymechanical9055 Nice. Thank you.
Hi Tim. Fascinating watch from Sinn. Beautiful colour and with a pretty rare countdown Bezel. It's more useful for diving timing than usual countup ones. Curious if they didn't took the bracelet to that side of the design cue and add a diving extension in the clasp. I think I saw something in the video but it was short and I'm not that sure. The humidity saturation is again a very useful gimmik for divers to know that all is good with their tool watch.
Overall I do agree with you it's a solid piece that looks reassuring on the wrist - kind of like a VW Passat: not luxury but sends a vibe of solidity ( hmmm maybe a car comparison isn't good - too polarizing subject for some people). All the best
Tim, all beautiful watches fit.
Well put!
I have a few Sinn watches, including this model. It remains one of my favourites. I actually like it on the blue strap but generally speaking I prefer straps to bracelets. I have a 7” wrist and find it ok size wise.
The humidity indicator is brilliant. I'd love to be able to retrofit one to each watch. That or change the seals at regular intervals. One of those options is easier, I'm not sure which.
Q for the next Q&A: I have a champagne coloured pebro leather strap. It's looking a bit grey, and it wants cleaning. Do you have recommendations for cleaning light-coloured soft leather straps without darkening them, making them less supple, or loosening the edge coating?
Not a fan of Sinn, but I reckon it combines quality with simplicity quite well.
I prefer their diver in particular.
That was awesome.
I love my 103 😍
Tim. I do enjoy Sinn and their unique tool look. Like you I enjoy more dress watches and smaller sized watches. I have the Sinn Regulator. It’s a little large but I love it and has a very respects look.
Respectable look I mean. (My phone keeps trying to correct me! 😡☺️)
Nice looking watch but at 17.5mm thick it's way too much. I know the Valjoux 7750 is a thick movement but there must be some other reason for it being so thick. Great channel by the way Tim, keep up the good work.
Very nice and informative video Tim. That chrono is a bit too chunky for me.I can see a Strat in the background BUT where is the Maccaferri?
I have both a 103 St Sa and a 103 Ti Ar Die Zeit Sonderedition. I prefer the latter for daily wear, but the stainless steels 103s are very nice.
Great video. I really like the indicator for humidity on the watch, can be a very helpfull thing to have I think. What do you think of the Sinn 104 with a white dial on a leather strap? Kind regards.:)
Reverse panda dial looking like the Tudor big block 79160 chronograph ...
The height of the watch could have been improved by removing the open caseback. But, still a good looking watch ⌚
Dont believe I've seen a watch so tall at 17mm, I thought it looked good with the blue strap.
Frederico's watchmaker Hans thinks Swiss watches are "girly"😆
@@mohnnadmercedes8246 he's got big wrists
What are the more highly regarded yet somewhat affordable German brands from a German perspective?
I think thats Junghans.
@@CasebackWatches Agreed...and maybe Hanhart.
Great review, brother. I've always liked the 104. I own many chronographs, but don't wear them (often.) I'd hate to buy another one, nice as this watch (is), and not have (it) (get) (adequate) (wrist time ...)
I imagine you can understand.
The Sinn 104, however, I would wear all the time..
Today I have a Hamilton khaki automatic antimagnetic Pilot's watch with the onion crown, and coin edge bezel, with the anthracite dial, aged patina numerals and cathedral style hands (on.)
It's truly beautiful. And functional! Tim, do you have any knowledge or experience of/with Hamilton? I have a question about this watch I've been trying to ascertain, and have reached out to the brand, but they haven't gotten back to me.
Hey Tim, have you ever played in the Birdland Jazz Club in Hamburg? I was there once, great venue. I think it's closed down now unfortunately. Nice watch, but too thick for my little stick wrists.....
Yes, I've played there twice. Great little club and I think it will reopen after the covid mess.
I always liked this one. There was similar one that came a little later that had more faux patina (a bit too orange inho) and blue more saturated which I didn't like as much. The colors on this one in comparison is much nicer because more muted. The blue greyish NATO looks pretty good, but, the bracelet or a thicker leather strap of some sort might suit the weight of the watch head better.
On behalf of Mr. Richards "First!"
Congrats, man! ;-)
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cool
Can you recommend a watch from a Swiss manufacturer that is close to the specs on this watch? It is very nice.
As a German, you sould review more German watches. After all, Germany is a second watch manufacturing county in the world and has top quality production, side by side with Swiss.
So be more precise: There are many versions of the 103, most are available. It is just this blue one, that is not available.
Exactly, this particular model.
You don't have to pay the VAT in the US. If a watch is 20% cheaper, it's clear that people like it.
Not for everyday, but sometimes a man likes to walk around swinging a big tool. This thing's gotta be 200 grams. If you're gonna be a bear, be a grizzly.
@@pamusso1466 🤣😂👌
I’m not so sure about this particular model; it recalls Invicta gaudiness with its massive height.
Also, I stayed in Hamburg for 6 weeks some twenty five years ago and have managed to forget 98% of the language. Tim gets on UA-cam and becomes conversationally fluent in 50 episodes.
I had help. Before youtube I've watched TONS of movies with subtitles, then without.
@@CasebackWatches
Hey Tim!... We all seem to dig your sartorial taste, your taste in watches and music, even your taste in fine leather EDC!
How about movies? Would love to hear your take on a few favourite films, film makers etc., if you're so inclined.
Its a shhhiiita... actually love my 556
41mm case width is far from “massive”, Tim.
With 17 mm in height I think the term is justified. It's a pretty heavy thing.
@@CasebackWatches I agree that 17mm is a massive height. But you said it was a massive 41mm wide. So I reiterate, 41mm case width is not massive.
I have the Sinn 104 STSA ABE Limited Blue, this is not so high as the 103, becouse the this is not a Chronograph.
17cm! It's a tower
Did I say centimeters? :-D
@@CasebackWatches 17mm still a tower in watch world. Nice sharing Tim!
Good exposure for Sinn watches , I love my 556, but this thing at 17mm height is not a watch, it is a weapon, ridiculous, Sorry Sinn.
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its funny how you say: zinn watch, i was thinking its sinn watch :)
Too tooly.. equals too German?..🤙🤙🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪
So buying a Sinn is like buying a VW?
Excellent cars but without the „glamour“ of Audi, the higher end branch of VW. Sinn is in fact a niche brand here. There are Glashütte watches in the 1000.- to 2000.- range ( not much difference in €, $ or £ at the moment): Union, Mühle ( ‚Mill‘) to name the most known brands.
Too thick
You don't have to pay the VAT in the US. If a watch is 20% cheaper, it's clear that people like it.