Forgive me for being a dissenting voice...

I know I am typically known for being polite about watches (many would say too polite, and thus assume I am a lap dog for the industry, when I am only following some old advice about manners - if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all...) but the dial and hands remind me too much of Lego toys. That's fine, but if I wanted a Lego watch, I'd get a Lego watch (which I have, for my elementary school daughters at the time)

I'm not dissing the watch (SINN offers some pretty darn nice value given what they are and offer) and of course, personal taste and opinion are exactly that, personal and individual. And the scalloped bezel ring reminds me of the plastic TAG's...or again, the LEGO versions of the TAG.

Just one man's personal opinion; I much prefer the B&R BR-01 design even if they likely have poorer quality statistics, or other SINN models...

Hope my comments didn't offend...

Cheers,

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Sinn U1, A watch to make you Sin ?

By: amanico : December 27th, 2008-04:45

I was lucky enough to have a great time with one of our Purist Friends, Bill, to not name him, here, in Paris. Bill showed me a watch I wanted to see in the flesh for a long time, now...The Sinn U 1. Mysterious: Powerful: Harmonious, well balanced: A stun...

I agree

By: SJX : December 27th, 2008-06:27

Nothing more I can add except more pictures....

Aaah, The Tempus 2007 LE Edition is

By: amanico : December 27th, 2008-06:34

Really a very tempting Sin to fall in... Better, IMO, than the more recent one, with its lack of legibility, which is not very à propos for a tool watch... Thanks for sharing, SJX! Nicolas

This Sinn would want to make you Sinn. I think i'd prefer the one with the black Bezel (U1 SDR). Photo from the official website: This black bezel gives the watch even more agressivness ...... Your real-live pictures do the watch more justice and i think ...

Nice combo, too, El Bimbo.

By: amanico : December 27th, 2008-13:34

Yes, you're right, the black bezel is adding some strengh to the U 1... But the one I have for a few weeks is on to make me fall in love... Dangerous simple, strong, and appealing watch, my friend. For once, I think my Banker will say YES! Best. Nicolas

I've always loved black ...

By: bimbeano : December 27th, 2008-14:01

... watches without really knowing it i guess .... that's why i love my Legend Diver that much .... . .. .. . that's why i actually am in love with a GMT II : Black dial, flashy black ceramic bezel .... can you imagine it on a deepblack NATO ???? PVD - bl...

Seems we have a common goal for 2009

By: amanico : December 27th, 2008-14:05

THe Rolex GMT with the Ceramic Bezel... Yes, I would like to get a Nato strap for it, as the only thing that disturbs me on this great watch is the bracelet, too undersized compared to the case... But I'm sure that you, my Banker and me will find a great ...

And not to forget: My banker ... LOLOLOL (nt)

By: bimbeano : December 27th, 2008-14:09

Forgive me for being a dissenting voice...

By: ThomasM : December 27th, 2008-15:58

Lego hands!

By: BDLJ : December 27th, 2008-20:15

You beat me to that comment, TM. I generally appreciate Sinns, but the U1.....no. There are nicer divers out there. The all-black one just makes me laugh. In some ways it's cool in it's foolishness as a "dive" watch.

The myth of utilitarianism

By: SJX : December 27th, 2008-20:22

Strictly speaking the Sinn U1 is a dive watch - it is waterproof to 1000m. But those who believe it is a genuine diver's tool made for professionals whose lifes depended on the U1 are kidding themselves. Sure, the U Black would probably not work well as a...

I agree.

By: BDLJ : December 27th, 2008-20:27

And much as I get frustrated sometimes with over-rated (as in depth) watches and dive jewellery sometimes, that's why I think the all-black U1 is actually strangely attractive. Though, just because it is 1000m depth rated, does not make it a dive watch. T...

Isn't the Sinn tested to both DIN and ISO standards?

By: SJX : December 27th, 2008-20:31

I recall Sinn makes a big deal out of the testing done on the U1, Germanische Lloyd tests both the depth rating and the submarine steel alloy used (for corrosion resistance, hardness etc), and I remember it was tested to both DIN and ISO standards but per...

A really dumb sounding...

By: BDLJ : December 27th, 2008-20:41

...yet accurate way see if your watch passes ISO 6425 is see whether it is marked "DIVER'S"... Yes, it sounds dumb, but it's part of the standard! I have no doubts about the performance of Sinns and do not intend these comments to be an attack on the time...

Horological Meandering

Forgive me for being a dissenting voice...

Sinn U1, A watch to make you Sin ?

I agree

Aaah, The Tempus 2007 LE Edition is

I agree with Nicholas

Very nice Sinn! Anyone get their LE all black U-1 yet?

A photo genetic watch !!!

Nice combo, too, El Bimbo.

I've always loved black ...

Seems we have a common goal for 2009

And not to forget: My banker ... LOLOLOL (nt)

Forgive me for being a dissenting voice...

Lego hands!

The myth of utilitarianism

I agree.

Isn't the Sinn tested to both DIN and ISO standards?

A really dumb sounding...

IS0 6425 spec for reference

I see what you mean, Thomas, but at least

GREAT WATCH!

Greetings frm the desert

Very nice. Looks like fun! [nt]

Indeed

Ah you should have used the helicopter. :-) [nt]

Vary nice pics, Massi

Yes Nicolas

Interesting point, Massi

On legibility