RIP Helmut Sinn
Yesterday, on Valentine's day 2018, one of the icons of German and/or toolwatch watchmaking, Helmut Sinn , passed away aged 102. Mr Sinn was one of those who actively shaped and pioneered the watch industry. His namesake comnpany Sinn as well as his latte...
This is a sad loss for all of us who love watches…
Started his company in 1961 specialising in aircraft clocks as he was a pilot and loved flying. He only retired in 2006
you are probably right, Magnus....
but watches is a world of smoke and mirrors and Sinn a small player. They are one of those brands where the more you know the more you want to get one.
The grand master. RIP. A gallery of Sinn watches (vintage and contemporary) in his honor.
Cheers, HSTE Sinn 103B Sinn Multichron with Valjoux 88 Sinn 103 St OU for Manufactum Sinn 857 UTC Sinn U2C ...
RIP Herr Sinn
What a coincidence... I bought my first Sinn yesterday and this watch will always remind me of the man behind the brand. Thank you Herr Sinn for your life's work... And as a tribute, I post a slice of your creative masterpiece... This piece is on its way ...
Maybe not a wristwatch, but a Guinand perfectly representing Mr. Sinn's life as a pilot ...
... is this instrument clock with alarm function, that was offered by Guinand for a relatively brief period only. Since years, it faithfully serves as instrument clock in my eploration truck: Marcus ...
RIP Herr Sinn
You were one of the great ones in the watch world. I haven’t gone without at least one Sinn watch in my collection since 2002! You will be missed. ...
Sinn Requiem
We lost a Friend of Horology and Aviator. Condolences to family and friends. MTF
Here is my Sinn 256Ta... on my good old Saab 900 engine!
sweet memories (on both the car and the watch)! Best, Magnus ...
One cannot feel sad for a life well lived
I have great respect for this brand and hope it continues to follow the founder's vision into the future. ...
