Beiträge von wvi66

  • Vorstellung Sinn U1 DS

    Next Wednesday I’ll be visiting Sinn HQ.

    First to have my U1 checked for accuracy. When I got it it ran plus 3, which I think is ok. Gradually it kept gaining and now it’s at plus 8.
    I was in touch with Sinn and they replied plus 8 is within tolerances and nothing needs to be done. However, my 104 plus 1, EZM13 plus 4 and obviously UX crazy accuracy per year.
    For the same movement in 104 and U1 I think it’s a big difference.
    Also power reserve is about 27-30 hours.

    I decided to bring this watch in to have it sorted.

    Second, I’m going to take a look at the 556 I B. I think I “need” a blue dial. And I want the watch to be different from a diver look.


    We will see how this will play out. :)

  • Vorstellung Sinn U1 DS

    Next Wednesday I’ll be visiting Sinn HQ.

    First to have my U1 checked for accuracy. When I got it it ran plus 3, which I think is ok. Gradually it kept gaining and now it’s at plus 8.
    I was in touch with Sinn and they replied plus 8 is within tolerances and nothing needs to be done. However, my 104 plus 1, EZM13 plus 4 and obviously UX crazy accuracy per year.
    For the same movement in 104 and U1 I think it’s a big difference.
    Also power reserve is about 27-30 hours.

    I decided to bring this watch in to have it sorted.

    Second, I’m going to take a look at the 556 I B. I think I “need” a blue dial. And I want the watch to be different from a diver look.


    We will see how this will play out. :)

  • Tragt ihr Eure geliebte Uhr links oder rechts am Arm ?

    I’m a lefty, however, I have worn my watches on my left wrist from the beginning. I reckon I was around 10 years old when I started wearing a watch.

    Fun fact: maybe it’s due to wearing watches for decades, but my left wrist is actually thinner than my right.
    A watch on a metal bracelet won’t fit on the other wrist. Much too tight.

  • Tragt ihr Eure geliebte Uhr links oder rechts am Arm ?

    I’m a lefty, however, I have worn my watches on my left wrist from the beginning. I reckon I was around 10 years old when I started wearing a watch.

    Fun fact: maybe it’s due to wearing watches for decades, but my left wrist is actually thinner than my right.
    A watch on a metal bracelet won’t fit on the other wrist. Much too tight.

  • Vorstellung Sinn U1 DS

    To the DS owners: What do you think about the lume?

    I ask, because I am rather underwhelmed by the lume on the U1.
    from my four Sinns as far as brightness and longevity are concerned the order is:

    EZM13: bright and particularly long lasting

    104: maybe initially the brightest glow of the four


    UX: not so bright, doesn’t last as long as the 13.


    U1: not bright at all, lume disappears quickly. Even to the point I wonder if the lume was applied correctly.

    To be honest, I’m disappointed by the lume. I understand it’s not Seiko Lumabrite and the watch doesn’t need to light up like a torch, but I do, however, had expected more longevity.
    Maybe it’s more about management of expectations. Considering the broader hands on the U1 as opposed to the narrower hands on the 13 and 104, I had expected better lume.


    so, I’m curious if someone could compare U1 DS lume to other Sinn watches.
    I tried to make a lume pic but so far I haven’t succeeded in making a good one.
    Anyway, a pic won’t show longevity obviously.

  • Vorstellung Sinn U1 DS

    To the DS owners: What do you think about the lume?

    I ask, because I am rather underwhelmed by the lume on the U1.
    from my four Sinns as far as brightness and longevity are concerned the order is:

    EZM13: bright and particularly long lasting

    104: maybe initially the brightest glow of the four


    UX: not so bright, doesn’t last as long as the 13.


    U1: not bright at all, lume disappears quickly. Even to the point I wonder if the lume was applied correctly.

    To be honest, I’m disappointed by the lume. I understand it’s not Seiko Lumabrite and the watch doesn’t need to light up like a torch, but I do, however, had expected more longevity.
    Maybe it’s more about management of expectations. Considering the broader hands on the U1 as opposed to the narrower hands on the 13 and 104, I had expected better lume.


    so, I’m curious if someone could compare U1 DS lume to other Sinn watches.
    I tried to make a lume pic but so far I haven’t succeeded in making a good one.
    Anyway, a pic won’t show longevity obviously.