geo1nah2a Posted August 26, 2009 Report Share Posted August 26, 2009 Some more info on the GEN: 1. Sinn uses copper sulphate capsules to absorb humidity that may be present in the watch case. These capsules can help prevent fogging of the crystal when moving from hot to cold temperatures (or vice versa), and are part of Sinn's "Dry Hold" technology to provide a more stable environment for the movement. At first, these capsules show a light blue color, but over time will turn a dark blue as humidity is absorbed. These capsules should be changed in conjunction with the standard watch service intervals, which are typically every 4 to 6 years. 2. The "Ar" symbol on the dial originally stood for argon gas, but today refers to a Sinn mixture of inert gasses. These inert gasses are injected into the watch case once production is completed, and help to create a dry, corrosion-free environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 not a super rep cause the crown is 1mm low? jeez you kids today are spoiled. 3 yrs ago we'd be drooling to pay 500 for this thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 not a super rep cause the crown is 1mm low? jeez you kids today are spoiled. 3 yrs ago we'd be drooling to pay 500 for this thing there's only ONE UN I'm waiting for Pho.. and that will be hopefully out at the end of the year.. "hopefully" L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 wow -- i have to say i'm pretty surprised they finally repped a sinn i'd be very interested to handle this watch in person -- the genuine is built like a tank (well technically, i guess more like a submarine given it is made with tegimented submarine steel ). i certainly could be wrong, but i'd be surprised if the rep has the same feel as the genuine.... deltatahoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 not a super rep cause the crown is 1mm low? No, just not the "best of the year". You can't claim perfection when it's obviously flawed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I'd be very surprised if they even bother to improve this model, look at the critique that the new Aquatimers got...and look where that got us: nowhere. We've put up with much worse flaws in the past and I'm certainly not going to lose sleep over a gnats' whisker of difference here and there. It is after all only a replica of a Sinn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Thanks for that. It's as I feared. The rep hangs off the bottom. The gen is centred. ... Have a look at Takashi's gen U2S: The gen hangs off the bottom, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Yea the gen crown does hang off the case slightly. I don't really think the crown placement is much of an issue to be honest. I just wish they made it with a bracelet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 there's only ONE UN I'm waiting for Pho.. and that will be hopefully out at the end of the year.. "hopefully" L i've been screaming for this puppy for 3 yrs now - or are you just looking for dimple dial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdkno Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Some more reference pics Is that writing on the dial between the 7 and 6 and between the 6 and 5? Also not sure how easy of a fix it would be to get the faux Copper Sulfate capsule under the dial instead of on it. It would require drilling a hole into the dial and who knows how well the dial coating will hold up. You might get paint chipping off on the edges of the hole you try to drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cskent69 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Agree with everyone here. Wish that the 6 Copper Sulfate was below the dial. But really now - who the hell has heard of Sinn but a rare few - and who is going to know that it is in the wrong place. I am curious about the bezel. Is it tight, or not. Hopefully given the way that it was constructed - it is well built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Is that writing on the dial between the 7 and 6 and between the 6 and 5? 7-6 Made in 6-5 Germany Realistically very few people are ever going to know what it is let alone call it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Just ordered one from Eurotimez. Will make a little review asap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff g Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Blah. . . . . . . . L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 i kinda like it- i want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Can't wait. Will be a great watch IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 It may be possible that the copper sulphate capsule mod I suggested really works: Just tried it on an old glossy rep submariner dial. IMO the glossy dials are more difficult to work on... See how it looks (sorry for the bad pics, made them with my cell phone through a loupe...): Nothing chipped or scratched. A fifteen minute mod, actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 It may be possible that the copper sulphate capsule mod I suggested really works: Just tried it on an old glossy rep submariner dial. IMO the glossy dials are more difficult to work on... See how it looks (sorry for the bad pics, made them with my cell phone through a loupe...): Nothing chipped or scratched. A fifteen minute mod, actually. Cool !! Well done !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 It may be possible that the copper sulphate capsule mod I suggested really works: Just tried it on an old glossy rep submariner dial. IMO the glossy dials are more difficult to work on... See how it looks (sorry for the bad pics, made them with my cell phone through a loupe...): Nothing chipped or scratched. A fifteen minute mod, actually. Well done mod. I guess this will come when they release V2. I like this watch. Kind of different from all the others replicas. Looking forward to the first reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 like always, they produce v1, v2, v3 and a ultimate version, and nobody can wait. buyers are enough on this planet. rolli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Here is a few quick reference shots showing the gen crown position and the capsule at 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Is it a movement issue ... that kept the maker from recessing the capsule ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 I don't think so. The ETA 2836 is about the same size than the 2893 in the gen and compared to the dial and case relatively small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosk Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 tempting but I want a U1 black...I'm willing to wait for different version of the U2 although the gen dial seems really thick in one of the pics provided....perhaps the recessed spot was not possible due to dial thickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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