Sinn U1-D takes the internet by storm - Actual photos and reviews by Watch-perts!

  

Good news spread fast. It is no surprise that the internet has quickly caught on the fever of Sinn U1-D, the latest special edition exclusive only to The Hour Glass.

A handful of online watch veterans got first dibs of the U1-D, sharing their expert takes on the new Sinn U1 edition to join the family of highly collectible U-series.

Still pondering on the new Sinn U1-D sand trooper? Let our expert panel of watch connoisseurs help you with their personal reviews and actual photos of the timepiece here:

Deployant by Mr Peter Chong
Tick Tock Forever by Mr Eddie Sng
TimeWerke by Mr Timmy Tan
Watchculture by Mr Zach Toh
Watching Horology by Prof. Harry Tan

Watch this space here for more updates of the U1-D, as we have more exciting news to unveil this week. You heard it here first.

Sinn Club Breaking News!

Launching the U1-D Mission Dune
The Hour Glass Special Edition

We are pleased to unveil to you here at Sinn Club, the first look at our latest and edgiest U1 to date – the U1-D,  a Special Ops Edition.  After a wait of 7 years since the last U1 project, The Hour Glass and Sinn have joined forces once again to create this highly anticipated 3rd installation of the U1 collectible series. 

Taking inspiration from military codes, the Sinn U1-D is dressed in sartorial ruggedness of a sand trooper warrior – featuring a matte grey dial, contrasted with charcoal indices and sand-beige detailing – a significant departure from the U1’s minimalist black tones. Paired with a distressed tan brown calf leather strap with white stitching, the U1-D also comes in Camo Zulu strap – the final touches to the guerrilla grunge style of the mission timer. 

 

Sinn U1 has come a long way from its birth as a cult status watch whispered about and shared only amongst sports watch connoisseurs; today, the U1 is an icon in its own rights, immediately recognisable on a wrist.  Boldly different and completely unexpected, the U1-D Mission Dune is conceived by and created for The Hour Glass, leading as a global unprecedented twist to this most iconic U1 series of Sinn.  

In a Special Edition to commemorate the 35^th anniversary of The Hour Glass, expect the U1-D stealth instrument to rise to the ranks of the still talked-about U-series from The Hour Glass hall of fame: U1-Tempus, U1-Black & Ultimate U – all of which are sold-out capsule collections.

 

The U1-D continues to be powered with the heavy duty proprietary technologies that Sinn is known for.  For more information and full technical specs, please click here.

Available in November, do visit your favourite The Hour Glass boutique to reserve your Sinn U1-D Special Ops Edition before they disappear like true stealth troopers. Click here for the boutique directory.

Special Limited Edition for the town of Neunkirchen / Saar - Model 6068 NK

 

A new Sinn watch, the model 6068 NK – paying homage to the birthplace of engineer Lothar Schmidt, owner of Sinn – in the city of Neunkirechen in Saarland, Germany.

 

 

 

In the presence of the Mayor of Neunkirchen, Jürgen Fried, and 120 invited guests, Sinn Spezialuhren zu Frankfurt am Main presented its special limited edition for the city of Neunkirchen on 1 October in the “Neuen Gebläsehalle”.

 

The model 6068 NK, made of polished stainless steel, symbolises the special relationship that exists between the company and the city in Saarland, the birthplace of engineer Lothar Schmidt, owner of Sinn Spezialuhren.

It is the affinity to his home town which Lothar Schmidt wanted to express through this high-quality mechanical watch. To emphasise this, the watch, which is limited to 200 units, has a number of special features.

The Neunkirchen coat of arms is imprinted on the transparent back, which is made of anti-reflective sapphire crystal glass. The transparent case back beautifully shows off the exquisitely decorated movement, which has engravings of the limited edition number and the Sinn logo on the rotor. The watch itself has a diameter of 38.5 mm and can display two time zones on a 12-hour basis. It is waterproof up to 100 m (= 10 bar) and is resistant to low pressure.

Lothar Schmidt personally presented the model 6068 NK at a grand event in the Neuen Gebläsehalle. Guests then had the opportunity to admire the watch and obtain one of the limited-edition models.

For technical details please click on here.
If you are indeed intrigued by the new collection, simply visit your favourite The Hour Glass boutique to view the timepieces up-close.

 

The Professional Pilot Watch - 857 UTC TESTAF LH Cargo

857 UTC TESTAF LH Cargo The Professional Pilot Watch Reaching to the skies – that is the mantra of Sinn’s newest pilot watch, the 857 UTC TESTAF LH Cargo. A special collaboration between Sinn and Lufthansa Cargo; the 857 UTC TESTAF LH Cargo is inspired by the Boeing 777F aircraft, making it the perfect high-performance time instrument because pilots need absolute reliability and the utmost precision – values which this watch possesses. This instrumental watch was tested and certified in accordance with the technical standard for pilot watches (Technischer Standard Fliegeruhren – TESTAF). This ensures that it is qualified for professional use as a pilot watch to the highest level.   In 2014, 777 units of the 857 UTC TESTAF LH Cargo are being produced, each with an engraved limited-edition number on the case back.  Limited edition of 777 units worldwide.     The pilot watch comes with a striking orange coloured  watch box – reminiscent of an aircraft toolbox  kit, replete with a Lufthansa Cargo aircraft model.                   Visit your favourite The Hour Glass boutique to have a close look at the 857 UTC TESTAF LH Cargo.  Click HERE for the boutique directory.  For the watch technical details, please view HERE.

The New Proessionals - EZM 9 TESTAF & EZM 13

Witness the power of 2: the newest crop of the Sinn 2014 timepieces have just arrived in Singapore. This time, they excite with the essential DNA of serious time instruments.   Already one of the few watch brands with the confidence of creating practical & utilitarian timepieces, the latest EZM 9 TESTAF Pilot Watch and EZM 13 Diving Chronograph are authenticated with the stamp of approval by industry professionals; evidencing Sinn’s creed of crafting sturdy robust wrist instruments. Be blown away by these knockout features:   EZM 9 TESTAF Pilot Watch ü  The new technical standard for pilot watches termed TESTAF – engineered for professional pilot use ü  Composed of high-strength titanium case ü  The TESTAF quality seal is proudly visible on the dial  ü  Orange accents give the tough timepiece a burst of energy, as seen on the second-hand and the stitching on the leather strap

Please click on here for technical details. EZM 13 Diving Chronograph   ü  Superb readability thanks to the Sinn SZ02 chronograph movement ü  60-minute counter (instead of the standard 30-minute) at 6 o’clock – direct and easy reading of the minutes ü  Left-hand crown and push-pieces permit ease of hand movement ü  Professionally tested and certified by DNV GL – one of the leading certification bodies in maritime & offshore industry Please click on here for technical details.

Special Treats from now till 31 July

Dress Up Your Sinn - Buy 1 Watch, 3 Different Looks Zulu straps lend a cool, grungy persona to your Sinn mechanical timepiece - perfect for an off-duty get-up or simply for a change of style. As part of the great Singapore shopping season Sinn is offering 2 complimentary Zulu straps worth $100 with every purchase of a Sinn timepieces. From now till 31 July 2014, while stocks last. Hurry to The Hour Glass boutiques before your favourite colors get snapped out.