lanikai Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I'm submiting some fast pics..not macros ... I still am not back home.. so I did the best I could .. If Bazz and the rest of the members versed on the Sinn could comment and feel free to add your genuine pics please.. Hope you enjoy viewing and thank you in advance.. L The weight is very hefty on this rep.. the bezel ..feels very good on the clicks. the AR(double) is "good" on a scale from 1-10 I would say about a 7 .. using Chiefs AR as a 10.. the glaring tell of course is the cap @6, it is not that glaring unless your going to put your nose right up to it .. but the font is very close.. the dial is clean no dust or lume dust showing.. I have the lume charging so that will have to be saved for a later time.. The metal appears titanium but the wieght say's otherwise. A hint of AR I can live with it (capsule).. but chefcook already accomplished the fix.. so .. it can be done. The case back is not as thin as the makers pics show it to be..it was probably just the angle of the shot. I hope the shadows depict the position of the crown Case Back Clasp view the area that needs to be cut to size the bracelet.. the rubber strap is thick and well done. In closing.. I am happy with this purchase .. it's made very well although a few flaws can be over looked due to the quality of the work and price.. they are working on getting the price down.. Again,.. thank you for viewing.. A~C Lani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton26 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 looks nice lani ... thanks for the pics. i wonder if sinn is flattered or [censored] that their watches are being replicated? in many ways it's a huge compliment. p.s. great to see you back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 first the buy link now this....omg I have to have! thank you for the excellent pictures! Is the crown a screw down crown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks Lani....allways enjoy your reviews (if long or short, macros or not). This can be on my list now.....I still need a "playing-watch", a daily-beater to use while swimming or gras trimming. Plan to get the B&R PVD chrono one day but maybe I switch over to this one....should I wait? Theo P.S.: I am missing a wrist-shot....please post one! P.P.S.: I could hardly see the black "Made in GERMANY"....but is the black circeled "Ar" printed beside the 9 o´clock postion??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks Lani....allways enjoy your reviews (if long or short, macros or not). This can be on my list now.....I still need a "playing-watch", a daily-beater to use while swimming or gras trimming. Plan to get the B&R PVD chrono one day but maybe I switch over to this one....should I wait? Theo P.S.: I am missing a wrist-shot....please post one! P.P.S.: I could hardly see the black "Made in GERMANY"....but is the black circeled "Ar" printed beside the 9 o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Dear Lani how is the size compared to the APROO. Best Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADRED7 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 P.S.: I am missing a wrist-shot....please post one! P.P.S.: I can hardly see the black "Made in GERMANY"....but is the black circeled "Ar" printed beside the 9 o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Dear Lani how is the size compared to the APROO. Best Regards. The ROO is, or at least appears larger on the wrist due to the case and bezel..and added to that is the bracelet.. the Sinn rep. is a fraction of a mm under 44 the genuine is 44mm so the difference will, or is not noticable.. I did not post any wrist shots.. I have yet to cut down and size the rubber strap..Again, it is a heavy watch as is the genuine.. I'll see if I can get a side by side with the ROO sometime this week.. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 P.S.: I am missing a wrist-shot....please post one! P.P.S.: I can hardly see the black "Made in GERMANY"....but is the black circeled "Ar" printed beside the 9 o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Looks great Lani Apart from the previously mentioned differences the only other thing is maybe the crown is a touch low, but it is by such a small distance it is not really an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hope mine will arrive soon Is the crystal slightly domed like on the gen or is it flat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976 Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 The ROO is, or at least appears larger on the wrist due to the case and bezel..and added to that is the bracelet.. the Sinn rep. is a fraction of a mm under 44 the genuine is 44mm so the difference will, or is not noticable.. I did not post any wrist shots.. I have yet to cut down and size the rubber strap..Again, it is a heavy watch as is the genuine.. I'll see if I can get a side by side with the ROO sometime this week.. L Thank you Lani i would appreciate that very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Hope mine will arrive soon Is the crystal slightly domed like on the gen or is it flat? It appears flat.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 It appears flat.. That may be a flaw, too. The gen crystal is about 1mm domed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 That may be a flaw, too. The gen crystal is about 1mm domed. It "appears" flat.. but I am having a hard time judging this one.. at times in light it appears to be a fraction of a mm domed and at times I read it to be flat.. so We'll wait until you recieve yours and then report ... A~C L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 take a ruler, place it on top of the crystal... know what I mean? BTW: Maybe we're coming to Hawaii next year. Time for a little GTG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 take a ruler, place it on top of the crystal... know what I mean? BTW: Maybe we're coming to Hawaii next year. Time for a little GTG! OK.. I put a straight blade on it.. it appears to be flat.. copy on the Hawaiian vacation.. looking forward to you coming to the islands !! L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 So now we know it: The flat crystal is the reason for the rep being thinner than the gen. Somehow I have the strange desire to get the Sinn U2 rep right instead of simply buying a gen. Even if it involves similar money. Stupid Chefcook. The rep $240, an ETA 2893-2 $220, The Zigmeister lumework ca $150 (dunno actually) ... hm. Waiting for an updated rep crystal or trying to get a genuine crystal, that is the question a nutter somewhere in the black forrest is losing his sleep over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thanks for the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Great to have you back in shape for posting these pictorials. This is starting to warm on me. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Good review Lani! Its looks like a solid piece , and that clasp looks decent too. However, can you elaborate on what the corners cut were? Was it down to finishing or fit? looking forward to getting mine this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Good review Lani! Its looks like a solid piece , and that clasp looks decent too. However, can you elaborate on what the corners cut were? Was it down to finishing or fit? looking forward to getting mine this week Not sure I understand your question.. if you are referring the strap being cut down to size.. the pins need to be removed from the clasp.. then the rubber strap needs to be cut at each end then reattached to the clasp.. don't try and cut it all off at once if your not 100% sure of how much of the strap you need removed to fit your wrist.. I would take 2 or 3 sections off from each end and my wrist is about 7.5" give or take ... according to my diet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importr Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 ....hehe what i meant was: you mentioned that the factory may have scrimped here and there to make this a cheap rep? At least I think that is what you said? "In closing.. I am happy with this purchase .. it's made very well although a few flaws can be over looked due to the quality of the work and price.. they are working on getting the price down.." I wanted to know what the flaws were, apart from the dot @ six and what was already mentioned in this thread? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kronos twin Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 I have a gen U1, and the steel looks very similar. Is this watch made with tegimented steel? If so, that in itself makes this a very good buy. I don't have a single scratch on my U1, and it's one hell of a daily wear watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hava Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Thanks for the pics. Seem a good rep... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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