104 on birkenstock tarasco strap
104 on birkenstock tarasco strap
Last edited by parsig9; 1st August 2017 at 21:31.
Some say the 42mm size of the 358 is too big, preferring instead the smaller 356. I found it just right. Great Sinn quality, very comfortable. Superb balanced look to the twin-register chrono dial with no cut-off hour digits, date at 6 o'clock and that glossy grey sunburst finish is sublime. Why-o-why did I sell mine?Originally Posted by Cat7
Sinn 358 LE Jubilaum
Last edited by pstruck; 21st February 2017 at 16:24.
[QUOTE=pstruck;4255647]Some say the 42mm size of the 358 is too big, preferring instead the smaller 356. I found it just right. Great Sinn quality, very comfortable. Superb balanced look to the twin-register chrono dial with no cut-off hour digits, date at 6 o'clock and that glossy grey sunburst finish is sublime. Why-o-why did I sell mine?
Hi Pete, completely agree but at least you know it went to a good home
I've had the 356 and 556 previously and they didn't feel any where near as comfortable as the 358. The whole thing is such an awesome piece of German engineering and the bracelet is just the perfect fit for my wrist. It's never been off the bracelet since I've had it. Oh and that dial....you can never catch it properly in a photo to show the amazing sunburst effect
Last edited by Cat7; 24th February 2017 at 06:30.
My couple ...
Looks great!Sinn 358 LE Jubilaum
My U2 with a hint of red
Sent from my iPhone using TZ-UK mobile app
356 EuroFlieger (2000) & EZM2 (2003)
The 356 is lovely!356 EuroFlieger (2000) & EZM2 (2003)
Sent from my MotoG3 using TZ-UK mobile app
My daily wearer and still one of my all time favourites.
[QUOTE=Routers;4238227]My daily wearer and still one of my all time favourites.
Had a U1 once and flipped it which I regretted!!!!, so now have a WTB up and running :)
One of the 40 decommissioned EZM2s - the GSG9 was added to the dial once Sinn took the 40 back from the GSG9 and serviced them priory to sale.
When it goes back for service/battery change, I am tempted to ask them to put a NOS EZM2 dial on it - the issue number is on the back, so I'd rather have it looking like it was when in service.
Just got bitten by the sinn bug.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
That's an amazing collection. Why do you say 'was' though?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thanks for sorting the pic Alun, bloody photobucket.
"Was" as in they are all gone, but there's always room for another
Great thread and a great brand. I nearly moved mine on last year but think it is actually a keeper.
You have an air bubble in your UX!!
It is there for last 2 years in winter when temp. below 20...in summer it disappear...
Maybe service time is slowly coming?
Drool. Total drool.
I've not got any in my collection right now, but here are a few photos of the ones I did once have and let go, which in hindsight was a dumb thing to do - sigh
My daily
I'm thinking of adding an 857 Utc as well
Strange. I've never liked the diapal on the bracelet but it's transformed on that strap.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Wow some really cool Sinns here. Always wanted one but never got around to getting one.
Spotted this on eBay. Sinn do slip up from time to time. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172541040493
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
With picture
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
UX on (I think) a timefactors NATO.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Back from Sinn for complete overhaul, including new case and bezel.
Now I get a little side project of what to do with the old case. If I can find a casback that fits, I should be able to knock something together to give me a working watch.
On a custom strap made for me by a talented chap in Indonesia.
Last edited by Man of Kent; 25th February 2017 at 12:00.
Fair enough, but your assumption seems to be that he's priced high to give a discount.
Perhaps he feels that the listed price is fair and that someone will buy at that price.
I don't usually price things high (here, on ebay or anywhere) when I offer them for sale, so "What's your best price?" is always pretty redundant.
Make me a sensible offer around the price I have it for sale for and I might accept, but MY price is the one it's on offer for!
I tend to assume the same in return - You want what you've offered it for, or very near.
M.
Last edited by snowman; 3rd August 2017 at 10:26.
I don't assume he's priced it high. I said I think it's a reasonable price. It just becomes expensive for me when import duty etc is added
It can't be that well priced, because it's been on sale for ages and it's quite a rare and desirable watch in my view.
The fact that the seller is HK based, has poor comms (although this could simply be a language issue) and can't really provide many solid references is also an issue for me.
But then, having said all that, maybe I'm just a time waster :)
Last edited by seikopath; 3rd August 2017 at 10:38.
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
Maybe
I can see lots of negatives as you say.
Perhaps you should just make him an offer that seems fair to you, if you're interested.
At least he can say no or maybe counter offer with something you'd still find attractive.
ETA, I'm not trying to pick a fight, just saying that "Your Best Price" is a phrase that always rings alarm bells for me. An offer far below what I'll accept at least makes it clear where the other party's expectations are.
M
Last edited by snowman; 3rd August 2017 at 10:40.
Sometimes I just cough full whack, sometimes I ask for a best price. It depends what any item is worth to me.
If I'm selling, I never get offended by people asking for my best price. If the asking price is my best price, I simply tell them that.
Best wishes
Dave
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
Import duty makes a big difference.
I totally understand Dave
Its not just that, it's also the current exchange rate. Buying from abroad is nowhere near as tempting as it once was. The US dollar is 75p and the euro is 90p at the moment. What seems reasonable in dollars doesn't seem quite as reasonable in pounds these days. I guess that's partly due to the Brexit effect.
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
New arrival today!
And whole family together
Sent from my iPhone using TZ-UK mobile app
As a work watch...
Or on a glacier in Iceland...
...it's a great watch.
Just got my UX back
Sent from my iPhone using TZ-UK mobile app
I bought a time factors premium nato to replace the knackered leather strap.
I'm not sure why the leather has only lasted two years but the watch is my daily wearer. The nato in my eyes looks good and is without a doubt excellent for the money.
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sinn 103 st sa e... Eine von 300!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
My Sinns. Currently I don't have a picture on my phone the Sinn 857 UTC that I have.
Also, does Guinand (the company bought by Helmut Sinn) counts? ;)
Yes Guinand definitely counts! Nice collection. What do you think of the U1My Sinns. Currently I don't have a picture on my phone the Sinn 857 UTC that I have.
Also, does Guinand (the company bought by Helmut Sinn) counts? ;)
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
U1 is fantastic watch. Not everyone's cup of tea, but definitely mine! Design wise is very bold and a bit of left-field with the lego hands. It is a watch that has gradually grown on me, before I bought it I started to appreciate it for what it is: its design (industrial, no-nonsense, masculine), built like a tank. It became my go to watch for any sports/physical activities. It is perfect for the summer on my current set up, but it can be 'toned down' with different straps. Looks great on its bracelet (a bit heavy on steel but one gets used to it), on rubber and on a nato. Seen some decent pictures on a leather but it is not for me (for that particular watch and for the activities that I am using it). On the downside is that it sits tall on the wrist and I tend to catch it quite often on things.
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
Here are my ones
EZM1 Le
EZM2 GSG9
U2
UX GSG9
EZM13
Ah so you got hold of one then! Which do you prefer out of this and the Arktis?
Eulit makes a nice green canvas strap like that too. Holbens has it.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sinn EZM3F on a Marine Nationale strap - do you think that combo works?
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
