You guys have been asking me to review a Sinn, and here it is! The Sinn 556 RS, and I have to say, ya'll were right! Join the Discussion at WatchCrunch.com
It’s very hard to find a better watch with these specs, on a bracelet, with such a versatile, yet brand-specific design in this price segment. The 556i has been my primary do-it-all, most-worn watch for about 3 years now. Picked it up for $1k and have yet to find another watch that has given me such bang for the buck.
Sometimes there is beauty in simplicity and in my opinion Sinn exemplifies that idea. it also sort of fulfills the notion of being everything you need and nothing that you don't.
I absolutely LOVE my Sinn 556 A RS. Purchased this recently and it's so much better on the wrist. It's been months and honeymoon period has not worn off.
I might be in the minority, but this dial design appeals to my tastes. Like the Explorer 1 and the Smith's, the splash of red on the second hand brings this all together. Thanks for the great content.
I have the 556 mother of pearl and love it. It has extra subtle flair the others dont. The dial is much better in person than pictures, and is different from every angle. Surprisingly the halfway point of rugged and dressy works well for it. It also runs +1s/day or less to boot. Oddly mine came with a silver rotor, only thing i can complain about
Bought the 556i RS this week new since I couldn't find a second hand one. It is the perfect do everything watch. Great size, sturdy, nice and clean design, very under the radar.
Nice review, enjoy your new watch! I am a happy 556A owner. Wearing it right now. It's my favourite watch. I bought it new around 4 years ago for £720 on leather! Those were the days. Since then I bought the fine link bracelet directly from Sinn in Germany (personal taste but I prefer the fine link for pilot's watches) and wear this watch on bracelet everyday. I also own the Alpinist (SARB017) which I love. As the old saying goes, why pay more?
10 months ago, I almost bought a 556A RS after watching your video. However, the golden rotor that I really loved was replaced for a silver one. Plus the fact that the price in Canada is way higher than in Europe, I did not want it at the end. 5 days ago, I bought a second hand 556A and really... WHAT A WATCH.
I grabbed mine (finally) in December for around the same price. I had been waiting for a 556A RS on the fine link bracelet to pop up and when it did I grabbed it. I cannot take this watch off. I go to grab it every day.
Great video as always. Love the 556 and little known fact is that the Sinn’s cases are manufactured by its subsidiary SUG, and it doesn’t take a whole lot of research to discover who else SUG manufacture exceptional cases of high quality for, meaning the humble 556 has some very fancy cousins!
Great review. Just bought the very same 556 a rs. It's a very cool looking tool watch. Minimalist in its own way but the red second hand definitely draws the eye.
I am new to watch collecting and purchased my 556 A RS last year from Watch-Buys which I believe is the only authorized US authorized dealer. I paid about $1700 for mine new. Just like my 10 year old 4Runner, the watch is reliable, functional and a classic. It’s all you need. For now…
I own the 556irs on a fine link and a 556ib on h-link. Love the irs especially. Simple, solid, clean. Got them both used but mint for around 900euro's a piece. I live in the Netherlands.
I fully agree with your assessment. My 556 A has by far the best legibility of all my watches. I visited the Sinn factory in Frankfurt shortly after I bought the watch in 2018 (so it still came with the ETA 2824-2 movement). Bang-for-buck wise, I think Sinn makes the best tool watches. (Plus the best, super-informative catalogues!)
Excellent review. It’s amazing how a splash of red can make all the difference. This is a perfect alternative for the Explorer imo. I personally don’t mind the small date window. I can forgive Hans 😎
Have the 556i RS. Got it, because the one with the white seconds hand was sold out. I was not sure if i liked it at the beginning, because I found that stark minimalistic monochrome look very cool. However, now I agree with you on the red pop of colour - it really adds some interest. It is now, I think, my favourite everyday watch. The bracelet feels very substantial, and with it the watch feels very solid and pleasantly heavy, and sits perfect on my wrist. I don't know, somehow this weight in a pretty small watch feels like it has more value. Also, about the satin case and bracelet - it is very well done and fits the style and purpose of the watch. I feel like some polishing would an an unnecessary bling, and it would be less impactful design. So, I feel like Sinn did everything right with this one (and the dat window on the i model is at 3 o'clock, btw, so no issues there as well). Thanks for the great review!
I have the 556iRS. Love the looks of the H-Link bracelet and the ease of adjusting links. Would have wanted half links for finer adjustments AND no divers extension or that skydivers extension OR whatever extension you would call it. It makes the bracelet heavy and somehow it gets in the way of the microadjustment hole.
This is on my next wishlist, and here's the great reviews, awesome videos again! Btw, may I know your opinions abt Seiko SPB317J1, is it worth it as a add in collection for a dive watch?
I hesitated between the 556 models for a while, and since I have already a flieger-explorer like with the Tudor North Flag, so I picked the 556 mother of pearl, great watch, great size, elegant daily and much more refined than my Seiko and much less obvious than my luxury pieces. One issue I have with the RS from day one is with the 3rd hand, I wished it was thinner and longer, the tip ending closer to the inner case. All in all, the 556 would deserve more attention, Sinn is truly a great brand and, since I'm going regularly to their factory showroom in Frankfurt, they are truly nice people as well.
I have this one but with the white seconds hand. To me the red hand actually takes away from the visual style. But that's subjective. Anyways, i love the watch and it only gets better looking after a little wear and tear. If it was a thermally compensated high accuracy quartz watch, I would say it would be as close to perfect as a watch could be. (Also a highly subjective opinion, I'm aware..) Great video!
It's hard to spend more then what I did for my Sinn on anything else, they're an incredible value. Their EZM and U series lines are the last true tool watches being made across any brand - impressive specs, matte finishes, excellent legibility.
I love the sword hands, they look like hands in a pilot cockpit gauge. The red seconds hands is cool too..looks like the needle in a tachometer of a sports car :D
@@WatchCrunchOfficial haha! Sort of! I grew up in Toronto! But I went to university in Vancouver! The west completely stole my heart, swore I’d never live anywhere else! Until a certain Englishmen stole my heart! 😜✨ we still always say one day we will move back out west. Maybe Squamish?!
And interestingly, there are more Sinn dealers in Canada than the US: Roldorf (Vancouver), J. VAir Anderson (Calgary) and Classic Creations (Toronto), versus only WatchBuys for the entire US. And for a fun Sinn rabbit hole, check out the story of the Sinn 903 and how it helped rescue Breitling from near bankruptcy.
I like this watch a lot, superb legibility at a glance. Without trying to offend any person by name, I am not a fan of the person who decided to have the date complication but I am a fan of the person(s) who implemented it very small with white on black as does 'hide' well enough not to be too distracting and certainly it would not put me off. I have to agree that the red on the seconds hand really does make the dial pop more. If I were considering this watch I think I'd prefer it on a decent leather strap that I think would possibly add to the great tool like design.
I went for the 556ib A beautiful Sunday blue dial, much nicer finishing so it dresses up well on a strap but the multi link bracelet is also fantastic. A better proposition than all the other 556 variants. For me.
I have a few different seiko’s and other watches and after getting my 556i (originally dreamed of the 556ars), I only rotate between the Sinn and my Casio world timer. Quite possibly the best 2 watch collection around $1000
I think you went a little low on the movement. Yes, a normal Sellita isn’t anything special, but the Sellita used in the Sinn is a “top grade” movement just one step away from being COSC certified. And it’s decorated a bit nicer than an average Sellita. On top of all of that, Sinn manually regulates each one. It’s a solid 8/10 movement for me.
Gorgeous little watch, but for some reason the dial feels unbalanced to me. Just a little bit of writing above the 6 would've made it better for me. Especially with some red text.
Great review of a watch that’s one of my all time favorites! I have to disagree though with the date window feeling like an afterthought. I think this is purposely the most unobtrusive date window of any watch. It can’t be accused of throwing off the balance of the design like many other watches do. (Date windows will always be a debate for enthusiasts) Also note that Sinn has modified the date wheel so that the numbers display “straight” instead of at an angle like many 4:30 date windows do.
Hi Max. I love the style of this watch, out of budget for me at the moment. A Seiko Sarg011 will do for now. For half the price, provided you find one.😅😁
Hey Max. Thanks for the great review. Owning a 556 makes me question other watches in my collection haha. Why did you pick the 556a RS instead of 556i RS? The 556a RS is great too, but I want to know why you opted for that. Thanks!
I have the 556RS, slightly small for my wrist but still wearable, when I bought it, I picked the red second dial for the same reason as you. Bought it.a few years ago at the US AD and paid there abouts $1100 with sales tax. Only bitch is the small date, to the point I may not set it if in a rush.
Not sure of your opinion on Islander watches, but they have a nice, similar looking watch for about $260 USD that is a great bargain - the ISL-54. Though it's a NH-35 movement in that one.
I love Sinn. They are just original, quality, and no nonsense. They make tool watches - not pretend tool watches that are actually really just luxury trinkets (looking at you Omega / Rolex / Tudor etc). Rewind 40-50-60 years to the hayday of tool watches and those Swiss brands where killing it and the price was more akin to what Sinn go for in todays market (inflation adjusted). If you are after a proper tool watch to use as an actual tool you don’t buy an explorer, black bay, seamaster, super ocean, SEAQ etc (you buy those to have a luxury expensive timepiece with tool capabilities - there is a major difference). Instead you buy a Sinn - a Damasko - a citizen even. Great video
@7:23 "Tegiment" is a Sinn marketing word (latin for shell/armour). The actual technology is from Bodycote, a UK company, and known as S3P (Specialty Stainless Steel Processes) which itself is based on the kolsterising process invented by Dutch professor Bel Kolster in the 1980s.
I had the 556A and it’s a hard watch to beat, I currently have an Explorer 1 36mm but it’s disappointing, the Sinn wears better, has crown guards, all brushed finish & is a sixth of the cost. I like the date display, you don’t really notice it till you need it. The clasp could be better as could the lume & Id happily pay more for these 2 things to be improved. There’s a gap that needs filling between a Sinn and a Rolex, Tudor nearly do that but at 3 times the price.
Very cool watch without a doubt. But for an alternative pilot watch, I'd advise folks to take a look at the Damasko DK-30 which is also German but contains a genuine in-house movement, and is made of ice-hardened steel (unlike the 556; Sinn doesn't offer regimented steel on this model). Oh, and it's also slimmer and less expensive. Not sure why we're talking about $1000-ish since the Sinn on a bracelet goes for at least $1,500.
The DK-30 is ~$1342 at the two US sellers. To my knowledge, and after looking at their offerings, neither sell it with the bracelet. You can buy the bracelet directly from Damasko, who charges €770.00, which works out to $833.00 before shipping and duties. The Sinn 556 with an H-Link bracelet is $1530 with the comparable Damasko bracelet is at least 42% more expensive. Personally, if I was buying the Damasko, I'd go with the DS30 and save ~$350 as I'd rather have the ETA movement rather than an in-house clone of the 2824 from a relatively new movement manufacturer. "In-house" doesn't mean better. "Submarine Steel" maybe good marketing, but not sure if it's a true benefit in normal real world use.
How is the crown action? I own a 104 and the crown doesn’t pop out after unscrewing. I sent it to the recommended repair folks and it is only marginally better…
I love Sinn's design so much I'm trying to find some good Sinn style hands for a (Myiota 8315) watch that is an homage of something else, but has stong Sinn design style
I believe in this case RS is rot sekunde, same for the A and I, it is just a case that the german words have the same first letter than the english ones.
I dig it. I thought it was a Bell & Ross in the thumbnail - which I love but can’t rationalize buying - and fits my collection perfectly as a next tier Pilot / Field.
I didn't like the markers of the 556i and monochromatic look of 556a, but Sinn fixed it. I really want to like this watch, but another watch brand won't let me. And that watch brand is Nomos...
It is a nice looking watch , Seiko and many watch companies have a similar looking watch. The price is high for what you get. It is a simple watch but the price is not.
It is my most worn watch of 2022. For a good reason. It is a quality companion, like would be a slowly ageing dog. Some could find him boring, but It will never let you down.
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As someone named Hans who also owned this exact watch it felt pretty weird getting called out for creating that 4:30 date window!
LOL! 😂
Damn you Hans ✊
It’s very hard to find a better watch with these specs, on a bracelet, with such a versatile, yet brand-specific design in this price segment. The 556i has been my primary do-it-all, most-worn watch for about 3 years now. Picked it up for $1k and have yet to find another watch that has given me such bang for the buck.
Sometimes there is beauty in simplicity and in my opinion Sinn exemplifies that idea. it also sort of fulfills the notion of being everything you need and nothing that you don't.
Exactly!
I absolutely LOVE my Sinn 556 A RS. Purchased this recently and it's so much better on the wrist. It's been months and honeymoon period has not worn off.
I might be in the minority, but this dial design appeals to my tastes. Like the Explorer 1 and the Smith's, the splash of red on the second hand brings this all together. Thanks for the great content.
Cheers Ed!
You're not in the minority. We all love this watch.
OWG-ing a Sinn 556i since 2 weeks back and really happy with it. Great watches. Was looking it this model first but went with the 556i in the end.
I have the 556 mother of pearl and love it. It has extra subtle flair the others dont. The dial is much better in person than pictures, and is different from every angle. Surprisingly the halfway point of rugged and dressy works well for it. It also runs +1s/day or less to boot. Oddly mine came with a silver rotor, only thing i can complain about
Same. Tempted to get the white mop too.
I have this model since 2 years and it's one of my absolute favorites. Love the look and the crown action alone puts much pricier watches to shame.
Bought the 556i RS this week new since I couldn't find a second hand one. It is the perfect do everything watch. Great size, sturdy, nice and clean design, very under the radar.
Nice review, enjoy your new watch! I am a happy 556A owner. Wearing it right now. It's my favourite watch. I bought it new around 4 years ago for £720 on leather! Those were the days. Since then I bought the fine link bracelet directly from Sinn in Germany (personal taste but I prefer the fine link for pilot's watches) and wear this watch on bracelet everyday. I also own the Alpinist (SARB017) which I love. As the old saying goes, why pay more?
10 months ago, I almost bought a 556A RS after watching your video. However, the golden rotor that I really loved was replaced for a silver one. Plus the fact that the price in Canada is way higher than in Europe, I did not want it at the end. 5 days ago, I bought a second hand 556A and really... WHAT A WATCH.
I grabbed mine (finally) in December for around the same price. I had been waiting for a 556A RS on the fine link bracelet to pop up and when it did I grabbed it. I cannot take this watch off. I go to grab it every day.
Great video as always. Love the 556 and little known fact is that the Sinn’s cases are manufactured by its subsidiary SUG, and it doesn’t take a whole lot of research to discover who else SUG manufacture exceptional cases of high quality for, meaning the humble 556 has some very fancy cousins!
Which manufactures?
There are photos of A Lange und Söhne Watches with SUG symbol.....
You forgot to mention 1 important thing: This SW200-1 movement is the top-grade version. It runs at COSC specs without the COSC certification.
If I were to buy one, I'd be relieved that the price increase wasn't going towards gaining the COSC certification.
@@jaysterling26COSC certification doesn't cost that much I think. I see COSC certified Tissot and Mido watches at under $500 all the time
Nice review! RS here stands for "rote Sekunde" or red second in English. best wishes. Hans ;)
Wow! Danke Hans 😁
Great review.
Just bought the very same 556 a rs. It's a very cool looking tool watch. Minimalist in its own way but the red second hand definitely draws the eye.
I am new to watch collecting and purchased my 556 A RS last year from Watch-Buys which I believe is the only authorized US authorized dealer. I paid about $1700 for mine new. Just like my 10 year old 4Runner, the watch is reliable, functional and a classic. It’s all you need. For now…
Great car-watch pairing 😉
I own the 556irs on a fine link and a 556ib on h-link.
Love the irs especially. Simple, solid, clean.
Got them both used but mint for around 900euro's a piece.
I live in the Netherlands.
I fully agree with your assessment. My 556 A has by far the best legibility of all my watches.
I visited the Sinn factory in Frankfurt shortly after I bought the watch in 2018 (so it still came with the ETA 2824-2 movement).
Bang-for-buck wise, I think Sinn makes the best tool watches.
(Plus the best, super-informative catalogues!)
Nice, watch bros 🤜🤛
Excellent review. It’s amazing how a splash of red can make all the difference. This is a perfect alternative for the Explorer imo. I personally don’t mind the small date window. I can forgive Hans 😎
Totally, the second hand really pops 👍
Have the 556i RS. Got it, because the one with the white seconds hand was sold out. I was not sure if i liked it at the beginning, because I found that stark minimalistic monochrome look very cool. However, now I agree with you on the red pop of colour - it really adds some interest. It is now, I think, my favourite everyday watch. The bracelet feels very substantial, and with it the watch feels very solid and pleasantly heavy, and sits perfect on my wrist. I don't know, somehow this weight in a pretty small watch feels like it has more value. Also, about the satin case and bracelet - it is very well done and fits the style and purpose of the watch. I feel like some polishing would an an unnecessary bling, and it would be less impactful design. So, I feel like Sinn did everything right with this one (and the dat window on the i model is at 3 o'clock, btw, so no issues there as well). Thanks for the great review!
The universe thought ahead for you 😉
I have the 556iRS. Love the looks of the H-Link bracelet and the ease of adjusting links. Would have wanted half links for finer adjustments AND no divers extension or that skydivers extension OR whatever extension you would call it. It makes the bracelet heavy and somehow it gets in the way of the microadjustment hole.
Good point about the micro adjusts
This is on my next wishlist, and here's the great reviews, awesome videos again!
Btw, may I know your opinions abt Seiko SPB317J1, is it worth it as a add in collection for a dive watch?
I have the 556i and love it. So well built, keeps great time, and love the inky black dial.
Great every day watch 👍
@@WatchCrunchOfficialDoes the 556 A not have the inky black dial?
RS designation is Rally Sport. Stanley Park is such a great place. It was nice meeting you Max and the gang.
i've owned several 656's. i remember when you could get them for less than $400. i wore one for a year or so
I hesitated between the 556 models for a while, and since I have already a flieger-explorer like with the Tudor North Flag, so I picked the 556 mother of pearl, great watch, great size, elegant daily and much more refined than my Seiko and much less obvious than my luxury pieces.
One issue I have with the RS from day one is with the 3rd hand, I wished it was thinner and longer, the tip ending closer to the inner case.
All in all, the 556 would deserve more attention, Sinn is truly a great brand and, since I'm going regularly to their factory showroom in Frankfurt, they are truly nice people as well.
That MOP is killer
I have this one but with the white seconds hand. To me the red hand actually takes away from the visual style. But that's subjective. Anyways, i love the watch and it only gets better looking after a little wear and tear. If it was a thermally compensated high accuracy quartz watch, I would say it would be as close to perfect as a watch could be. (Also a highly subjective opinion, I'm aware..) Great video!
As a recent owner, this watch has a much better presence in real life than pics, go for it!
It's hard to spend more then what I did for my Sinn on anything else, they're an incredible value. Their EZM and U series lines are the last true tool watches being made across any brand - impressive specs, matte finishes, excellent legibility.
Such good price propositions!
Exactly this!! Couldn't agree more 👍🏾
A beautiful watch. I have a 356 and love the H link bracelet.
I love the sword hands, they look like hands in a pilot cockpit gauge. The red seconds hands is cool too..looks like the needle in a tachometer of a sports car :D
Whaaaat! Visiting Van?! That just brings me back home! It is so lush and green
Oh is that the part of Canada gringa hails from?!
@@WatchCrunchOfficial haha! Sort of! I grew up in Toronto! But I went to university in Vancouver! The west completely stole my heart, swore I’d never live anywhere else! Until a certain Englishmen stole my heart! 😜✨ we still always say one day we will move back out west. Maybe Squamish?!
@@BrittPearceWatches Canada is so beautiful! I'll make do with being within a 3hr drive 😉
And interestingly, there are more Sinn dealers in Canada than the US: Roldorf (Vancouver), J. VAir Anderson (Calgary) and Classic Creations (Toronto), versus only WatchBuys for the entire US. And for a fun Sinn rabbit hole, check out the story of the Sinn 903 and how it helped rescue Breitling from near bankruptcy.
@@velocity5629 nooo way! This is the best fun fact! 😂 HOW DID YOU KNOW THIS?
I like this watch a lot, superb legibility at a glance. Without trying to offend any person by name, I am not a fan of the person who decided to have the date complication but I am a fan of the person(s) who implemented it very small with white on black as does 'hide' well enough not to be too distracting and certainly it would not put me off. I have to agree that the red on the seconds hand really does make the dial pop more. If I were considering this watch I think I'd prefer it on a decent leather strap that I think would possibly add to the great tool like design.
Yeah it's stellar and the second hand sealed the deal for me 👌
Hey Max, Where do you post your review list with scores? love to see the whole list
very helpful list you produced at the end 🙂
I went for the 556ib
A beautiful Sunday blue dial, much nicer finishing so it dresses up well on a strap but the multi link bracelet is also fantastic. A better proposition than all the other 556 variants. For me.
Nice!
Nice watch. I didn't realize that they had introduced some with colored dials, which looked interesting,
:43s -> hey that's me! Gotta say this watch impresses in person. I wasn't as into it based solely on photos, but bit really does pop on the wrist.
Great review - thanks👍🏻
I have a few different seiko’s and other watches and after getting my 556i (originally dreamed of the 556ars), I only rotate between the Sinn and my Casio world timer. Quite possibly the best 2 watch collection around $1000
Robust combo 👍
My favourite watch and think you got it's score pretty spot on Max.
I think you went a little low on the movement. Yes, a normal Sellita isn’t anything special, but the Sellita used in the Sinn is a “top grade” movement just one step away from being COSC certified. And it’s decorated a bit nicer than an average Sellita. On top of all of that, Sinn manually regulates each one. It’s a solid 8/10 movement for me.
Gorgeous little watch, but for some reason the dial feels unbalanced to me. Just a little bit of writing above the 6 would've made it better for me. Especially with some red text.
Ooo that'd be sick
I love my Sinn 556 ib but I would definitely trade it in for that rs
Seems idyllic in form and function . The crown action I feel is perfect . Very nice .
Would love to see you talk about the EZM 3 next!
Great review of a watch that’s one of my all time favorites!
I have to disagree though with the date window feeling like an afterthought.
I think this is purposely the most unobtrusive date window of any watch. It can’t be accused of throwing off the balance of the design like many other watches do. (Date windows will always be a debate for enthusiasts)
Also note that Sinn has modified the date wheel so that the numbers display “straight” instead of at an angle like many 4:30 date windows do.
I don't mind the date, but I wish they'd radially oriented it instead of making it vertical 🤔
Hi Max. I love the style of this watch, out of budget for me at the moment. A Seiko Sarg011 will do for now. For half the price, provided you find one.😅😁
Very nice 👌.
Hey Max. Thanks for the great review. Owning a 556 makes me question other watches in my collection haha. Why did you pick the 556a RS instead of 556i RS? The 556a RS is great too, but I want to know why you opted for that. Thanks!
I like the big Arabic numerals to break up the monotony
It's a great looking watch but since owning a CW I can't go back to having no otf adjustment. I just wish my Dartmouth had a display caseback.
I have the 556RS, slightly small for my wrist but still wearable, when I bought it, I picked the red second dial for the same reason as you. Bought it.a few years ago at the US AD and paid there abouts $1100 with sales tax. Only bitch is the small date, to the point I may not set it if in a rush.
We have the same taste 👍
Not sure of your opinion on Islander watches, but they have a nice, similar looking watch for about $260 USD that is a great bargain - the ISL-54. Though it's a NH-35 movement in that one.
Personally, I prefer the the monochromatic 556A, but it's a beauty no matter which version you're viewing.
I actually wanted this watch for my wedding, simple and beautiful
I bought and sold the 556 twice. Great watch but I noticed I always reached for my Aquaterra or Alpinist more.
For versatility & value ( movement) the price falls in the middle.
Ive been eyeing this for a while
I own a 104 and the 104 is brilliant
I love the 104 too!
Great video. Its a beautiful watch!
I’ve owned the Sinn 856 for a long time and LOVE it. Such a great and robust watch
Leveled up 👍
Own the original since 2011. Never left my system. 556A to be exact.
I love Sinn. They are just original, quality, and no nonsense. They make tool watches - not pretend tool watches that are actually really just luxury trinkets (looking at you Omega / Rolex / Tudor etc). Rewind 40-50-60 years to the hayday of tool watches and those Swiss brands where killing it and the price was more akin to what Sinn go for in todays market (inflation adjusted). If you are after a proper tool watch to use as an actual tool you don’t buy an explorer, black bay, seamaster, super ocean, SEAQ etc (you buy those to have a luxury expensive timepiece with tool capabilities - there is a major difference). Instead you buy a Sinn - a Damasko - a citizen even.
Great video
😂
@7:23 "Tegiment" is a Sinn marketing word (latin for shell/armour). The actual technology is from Bodycote, a UK company, and known as S3P (Specialty Stainless Steel Processes) which itself is based on the kolsterising process invented by Dutch professor Bel Kolster in the 1980s.
Very cool, I don't understand it, but I'll take it 😃
Have owned the standard, white seconds hand Sinn 556 for 3 years. No other watch can compete in the OneWatchCollection game. Period.
Game, set, match 👌
Nice video. Also I think RS stands for red seconds.
I had the 556A and it’s a hard watch to beat, I currently have an Explorer 1 36mm but it’s disappointing, the Sinn wears better, has crown guards, all brushed finish & is a sixth of the cost.
I like the date display, you don’t really notice it till you need it. The clasp could be better as could the lume & Id happily pay more for these 2 things to be improved. There’s a gap that needs filling between a Sinn and a Rolex, Tudor nearly do that but at 3 times the price.
I like the color matched date wheel, but too small. That 556 needs the white on the hour hand to be orange or yellow.
Very cool watch without a doubt. But for an alternative pilot watch, I'd advise folks to take a look at the Damasko DK-30 which is also German but contains a genuine in-house movement, and is made of ice-hardened steel (unlike the 556; Sinn doesn't offer regimented steel on this model). Oh, and it's also slimmer and less expensive. Not sure why we're talking about $1000-ish since the Sinn on a bracelet goes for at least $1,500.
The DK-30 is ~$1342 at the two US sellers. To my knowledge, and after looking at their offerings, neither sell it with the bracelet. You can buy the bracelet directly from Damasko, who charges €770.00, which works out to $833.00 before shipping and duties. The Sinn 556 with an H-Link bracelet is $1530 with the comparable Damasko bracelet is at least 42% more expensive. Personally, if I was buying the Damasko, I'd go with the DS30 and save ~$350 as I'd rather have the ETA movement rather than an in-house clone of the 2824 from a relatively new movement manufacturer. "In-house" doesn't mean better. "Submarine Steel" maybe good marketing, but not sure if it's a true benefit in normal real world use.
I normally hate 4:30 date windows, but in this model I even like it
How is the crown action? I own a 104 and the crown doesn’t pop out after unscrewing. I sent it to the recommended repair folks and it is only marginally better…
I love Sinn's design so much I'm trying to find some good Sinn style hands for a (Myiota 8315) watch that is an homage of something else, but has stong Sinn design style
Sounds like a fun build
I've always liked the 556. Not sure why I don't own one.
Even though the numerals are big and functional on the A model, they aren't that balanced and I would go for the I version
Like the video. There’s a fiber by the center wheel pivot 5:45
I saw that!
556 is the model A=Arabics I=Indices RS=Red Seconds Hand. 556IRS is a 556 model with Indices and a Red Seconds Hand.
I believe in this case RS is rot sekunde, same for the A and I, it is just a case that the german words have the same first letter than the english ones.
Love Stanley Park...Like Sinn but like Oris never loved it to own one
If you liked the spitfire... 🤔
Got one for my bday in the finelink bracelet. Love the finelink ! Check that out too.
Any chance you’re thinking of letting that Porsche Design go? 😬😬❤️❤️
I dig it. I thought it was a Bell & Ross in the thumbnail - which I love but can’t rationalize buying - and fits my collection perfectly as a next tier Pilot / Field.
I need to review a B&R 👍
Interesting fact - Sinn were producing watches for B&R before ;)
Looks much nicer than the comparable Tudor Ranger and wayyyyy cheaper.
I didn't like the markers of the 556i and monochromatic look of 556a, but Sinn fixed it. I really want to like this watch, but another watch brand won't let me. And that watch brand is Nomos...
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Thanks dude 😎👍
I love how they twisted RS into Red Seconds
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Looks great, but I think that the Orient Outdoor has a better value.
This Sinn has a top grade SW200, regulated for five positions.
It is a nice looking watch , Seiko and many watch companies have a similar looking watch.
The price is high for what you get. It is a simple watch but the price is not.
It's a Skydivers extension 😅 for when the Pilot needs to bailout
Where can you buy these watches?
Loving this brand.....
I love this watch. In the US the retail is 1100? In Japan where I am they sell it for 2200😅
Oh geez 😮
Other than the Arabic numerals, do you think the Damasko DS/DK 32 gives it a run for its money?
Yes i like both.
I chose the DS30 over the 556i, both great every day watches, I don't regret my choice.
Can we all please give Hans a round of applause for insisting on date!? 👏👏👏👏👏👏
I can think of my Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst bespoke edition (Royal Marines Commando)
Just picked up the Sandhurst series 1. Lovely watch.
Sinn 556 just needs to finally be usable when the sun starts going down. Hate the C1 Lume. It needs C3 X1 to improve it
It is my most worn watch of 2022. For a good reason. It is a quality companion, like would be a slowly ageing dog. Some could find him boring, but It will never let you down.
@@Ktrb yeah because you're already down
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@Bartek M sure if you can't afford more, definitely go for a casio! Even a f91w my first watch as kid.
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I think the red second hand defeats the utilitarian charm of the 556a. Would rather have the white.
I own an RS4. So I guess that means I'll be owning another type of RS soon!
"We'll call him Hans." 🤣
I am torn between 556i and 556a. Which one would you recommend ?
I like the a