Sinn U2 GMT released

[geo1nah2a]

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.

[fotoman]

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

[lanikai]

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"

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[deltatahoe]

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

[Pugwash]

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.

[importr]

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!

[chefcook]

Thanks for that. It's as I feared. The rep hangs off the bottom. The gen is centred.

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Have a look at Takashi's gen U2S: The gen hangs off the bottom, too.

[Bazz]

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

[fotoman]

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

[jdkno]

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.

[cskent69]

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.

[Bazz]

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.

[chefcook]

Just ordered one from Eurotimez. Will make a little review asap!

[jeff g]

Blah.

[lanikai]

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[fotoman]

i kinda like it- i want one.

[chefcook]

Can't wait. Will be a great watch IMO

[chefcook]

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.

[lanikai]

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 !!

[chrgod]

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.

[rolli]

like always, they produce v1, v2, v3 and a ultimate version,

and nobody can wait. buyers are enough on this planet.

rolli

[Bazz]

Here is a few quick reference shots showing the gen crown position and the capsule at 6.

[lanikai]

Is it a movement issue ... that kept the maker from recessing the capsule ??

[chefcook]

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.

[bosk]

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.