Sinn 50th Anniversary Watch is Here!

Sinn celebrates its 50th Anniversary with the launch of the 358 Anniversary Limited Edition timepiece. Exclusive to only 500 pieces worldwide, making this timepiece a true collector’s item.

This limited edition features an exclusive charcoal grey dial showcasing the years 1961 – 2011, distinguishing it as the anniversary piece. The dial on this easy to read chronograph is also specially treated to offer protection against UV-induced discolouration. A dome sapphire crystal completes this distinguished timepiece with a robust design that makes this an everyday watch to wear.

To learn more about the 358 Anniversary timepiece, please visit the link below;
http://sinntimepieces.blogspot.com/2011/03/50th-anniversary-chronograph-model-358.html

The Hour Glass is pleased to announce the arrival of this much coveted timepiece now available in Singapore.

Hurry to your favourite The Hour Glass boutique now.

Sinn 50th Anniversary Catalogue is here!

(1961 - 2011)

All are welcome to visit your favourite The Hour Glass boutique to claim your copy.
Grab yours before they fly off the shelves!

INTRODUCING the latest member of the Sinn Diver Collection – U200 White

Many of you might have remembered the inaugural launch of the U1 White in 2009. The handsome immaculate piece in 44mm had had many fans transfixed by the sheer color of it- an anomaly from the usual black. And invariably, we did have our fair share of ladies and fans alike waiting in anticipation for the junior size to emerge. Sinn has heard you! At this year’s much touted Basel Fair, they unveiled the special edition of U200 in none other…than the much awaited WHITE! We are excited as much as you are, with this pristine and highly functional piece in finally, the junior size of 37mm! The U200 W is a knockout with its white dial set against a luminous, glossy black indices and hands.

The 2nd line-up in the mini-me version of the U Series, U200 White is an exclusive edition available for a limited period only. So hurry down to your favorite The Hour Glass boutiques to nail this neat piece now!

Place your order by 31 July 2011 or be in for a disappointment.

For more details on Sinn U200 W (EZM8), please click here.

Sinn Spezialuhren celebrate its 50th Anniversary (1961-2011)

Sinn Spezialuhren zu Frankfurt am Main is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. In the past five decades the company has grown to become a nationally and internationally renowned manufacturer of high-quality mechanical watches. Helmut Sinn, an instructor for blind flight and former World War II pilot, founded the company "Helmut Sinn Spezialuhren" in 1961. Originally, the company concentrated exclusively on navigation clocks and pilot chronographs. From the very outset Sinn Spezialuhren relied on direct sales and eschewed extensive advertising campaigns. In a relatively short time, the company became an insider's tip within the industry – thanks primarily to word-of-mouth advertising. SINN entered a new era in terms of technology, innovation and strategy when engineer Lothar Schmidt took over the company in 1994. Today, the name SINN stands for highly functional mechanical watches valued by pilots, divers and the elite GSG 9 special forces unit – as well as by "normal" customers. Thanks to numerous technologies developed by Lothar Schmidt, including DIAPAL, HYDRO, TEGIMENT-Technology and Ar-Dehumidifying Technology, SINN watches prove again and again that they are sturdy and robust even under extreme conditions. Their quality and precision also make them suitable for everyday use. The development and design of SINN watches are consistent with the functionality demanded of them. If you would like to learn more, you will find the highlights of the company's 50-year history in the current anniversary catalogue. Please click here for more highlights.

A new Sinn Watch launched in October 2010

EZM 7 - The mission timer developed for the fire fighters

Please find below first brief information and technical data for the watch
- Case made of bead-blasted Stainless steel
- Case with TEGIMENT Technology and therefore especially scratch-resistant
- Nickel-free case back
- Ar-Dehumidifying Technology for enhanced freedom from fogging
- Magnetic field protection up to 80,000 A / m
- Second time zone on a 24-hour basis
- Captive bezel with minute ratcheting
- Sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective coating on both sides
- Crown at left at 9 o'clock
- Functionally reliable at temperatures from -45 °C to +80 °C
- Pressure resistant to 20 bar (= 200 m water depth)
- Low pressure resistant

- Solid case back

Movement

- Automatic (Caliber ETA 2893-2)

Measurements
- Case diameter 43.0 mm

- Lug width 22mm
- Watch thickness 12.0 mm
- Weight 90 g

Please click here for more information and instruction for use.

Sinn Club Exclusive: Sinn celebrates Oktoberfest!

The usually serious Germans celebrate merriment in the month of October. And what’s Oktoberfest without good old beer?

To bring on the cheer and some jolly making, we are offering 2 golden brews on us for any Sinn watch purchases made during the promotion period.
As if that’s not reason enough to stir the soul, we are throwing in more gifts - a bundle set of Sinn travel pouch and Sinn cap, exclusive to this promotion.

Now, that is what I call, good enough reasons to drink to.

Promotion from 1 – 31 October 2010.

Exclusive to Sinn Club members only. To enjoy this offer, please print out a copy of the email that we have sent to all your Sinn Club registered email addresses. A print out of this blog entry will NOT be accepted. Quickly! Check your email!

Make October the season to hurry down to your favourite The Hour Glass boutique and get that Sinn piece you have been eyeing.
See you soon!

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SINN watches on rough road simulation track

Have you ever wondered how our watches would react to huge jolts and vibrations? Can they truly withstand the impact as they all claim?

Well, Sinn has the answer to this. In order to demonstrate how their watches would react to shocks, they contacted the internationally-recognised Fauenhofer-Institut LBF of over 70 years in experience, to put their watches to the test. They conducted a no mean-feat endurance test on 5 different Sinn models where the watches are fastened onto the steering wheel of a test chassis on a simulated rough road track.

The classic watches such as the Frankfurt Finance (model 6000) are deliberately chosen in this test to showcase the hardiness of the watches. Despite the enormous stress levels to which the Sinn watches were subjected, they all passed with flying colors; proving their robustness and suitability for everyday use, even when exposed to extreme vibration and jolts.

The next time you look at your Sinn piece sitting at your wrist, you know that it’s a tough cookie.

Read about the full scope and extent of the endurance test. Please click on the pages below.