WatchBuys is just back from a visit with Sinn, and is pleased to announce the following official news from the company regarding new releases:
1. Sinn U-1000 Submarine Chronograph
Sinn will release two brand new diver's chronograph watches - the Sinn U-1000 in submarine steel, and the Sinn U-1000 Schwarz in submarine steel (black). These new watches will represent a breakthrough in the amount of technology applied to a single watch model:
All tegimented case, bezel, pushers, crown and back. The Sinn tegimenting process hardens the submarine steel to four times the hardness of the steel used in standard watches.
Water resistant to 1,000 meters, and fully pressure tested to operate the chronograph functions at this depth. Sinn has built a special testing machine that will operate the chronograph pushers while the water and pressure tests are being performed.
Sinn's special movement SZ-02 will be the engine on this new watch. The SZ-02 is an in-house modification to the Valjoux 7750 and features a 60 minute register at 6.
This chronograph will be designated "EZM 6." The EZM designation certifies that the watch has been built and tested to standards required by the German GSG-9 Special Forces.
The chronograph functions and crown will be located on the left side of the watch.
This watch will feature a new "lock and push" bezel system, developed and patented by Sinn CEO Lothar Schmidt. This bezel design serves two purposes - first, the bezel cannot be accidentally "knocked off" the case as it is attached by screws. And next, the bezel is locked into place until pressure is applied to push it down, at which time it will click to the left. The benefit to this locking system is that the bezel cannot be accidentally moved or clicked when timing an important event, such as dives.
Sinn's "Dry Hold" technology - a combination of gasket seals and dehumidifying capsules to protect the movement and the watch itself from moisture and humidity.
Both the crown and the chronograph pushers are oversized to allow easy operation with gloves.
The chronograph measures 44 mm by 18 mm.
Uses Sinn special oil which allows for safe operation in extreme temperature changes or environments
The first pieces will be available in March, 2008, and this watch will be a highlight at the Sinn Basel Fair presentation.
The black model will be fully tegimented to provide a more durable and scratch resistant finish for the PVD coating
Sinn has developed a prototype which WatchBuys calls nothing short of amazing. Additional changes will be made through the end of the year after which time the watch will move into final production.
WatchBuys will begin accepting pre-orders for this watch soon, and we will also post a "first look" picture of the watch once the final design changes are made.
2. Sinn U2 Schwarz (Black)
Sinn is completing development of the all new Sinn U2 Schwarz (Black). This new watch takes all of the features from the standard Sinn U2 and adds new features available for the first time on a U model. Standard features include:
Dry hold technology - a combination of gasket seals and dehumidifying capsules protect the movement and watch from moisture
Screwed bezel - prevents bezel from detaching
2,000 meter water resistance
Sinn 66-228 oil for extreme temperatures
Machine milled bezel markers
Unidirectional bezel
Second time zone
4.6 mm thick sapphire crystal
Sinn has added the following new features to the Sinn U2 Schwarz:
Fully tegimented case, bezel, crown and case back
Black PVD case which has been hardened through the tegimenting process to provide a more durable and scratch resistant finish
WatchBuys will begin accepting pre-orders for this watch soon, and we will also post a "first look" picture of the watch once the final design changes are made. At this time Sinn is not developing a Sinn U1 Schwarz or a Sinn UX Schwarz watch, but will concentrate instead on the Sinn U-1000 Chronograph and the Sinn U2 Schwarz models.
3. Sinn 556
Taking its design cues from the Sinn 656, Sinn has created the new Sinn 556 to be a highly affordable mechanical watch. The primary differences between the Sinn 656 and Sinn 556 are:
The Sinn 556 features a sapphire crystal back and decorated movement, but does not offer the additional anti-magnetic iron core case found on the Sinn 656
The date display is larger, and has been moved to 3
The watch dial is black lacquer rather than matte black
The watch dial features hour indices with no numerals
The case is satin finished rather than bead blasted
The case size and dimensions are identical to the Sinn 656
In North America, this watch will be sold at a direct price of $800 making it the most affordable Sinn watch in the collection
This watch will be available in two weeks, and we will post a picture on TZ within the next few days.
4. Sinn 856 BKA
As we have previously announced, Sinn will released a limited edition watch created for the German Bundeskriminalamt, a special security force. This series will be based upon the Sinn 856 Schwarz, and will feature:
All tegimented black case
Crown located on the left side of the case
Second time zone
Special dial and colorings unique to the German BKA
This watch is expected to be released in December, and we will post final pictures soon.
5. Sinn 757 Police Helicopter Squadron
This new Sinn 757 model will be released as a limited edition for the German Police Helicopter Squadron, and will offer all standard features in the Sinn 757 plus a special dial and markings for the squadron. This watch will be released in November.
ανακοινωση νεων μοντελων,αναμενουμε και φωτογραφιες,πολυ ενδιαφερον το module sz02 που δουλευει χρονια πανω σε αυτο,λειτουργια κεντρικων δευτερολεπτων σε ετα 7750 μετα την καταργηση του λεμανια 5100.για να δουμε..
