SOTC - May 2024

[happyscrappyheropup]

Thanks for the comments, IWL!



I think the 1746 qualifies except by the most stringent of criteria. Granted the size is non-traditional, and it's not precious metal, but it checks off the other classical criteria (leather strap, no complications, no lume, roman numerals, enamel dial, thin profile, etc.). 樂

Agreed, but you seem to want something more dressy, hence my suggestion. I'm biased with a GO, Wempe, and Habring2 as my dressy watches and not being a fan of Grand Seiko

[Mediocre]

Any excuse to buy a GO is a good one!

[Radharc]

Agreed, but you seem to want something more dressy, hence my suggestion. I'm biased with a GO, Wempe, and Habring2 as my dressy watches and not being a fan of Grand Seiko

Fair points all. I remember your GO -- it's spectacular. I admit that my feelings about Grand Seiko are complicated. I adore their finishing, but all the same a lot of the models I've seen in person have left me a bit cold. And I don't care for their sporty models at all.

Any excuse to buy a GO is a good one!

Amen to that.

[Mediocre]

I have seen plenty threads over the years asking some take on "what brands could you build a brand-only collection from?"
@Radharc has succeeded in showing Sinn's impressive portfolio. I have much respect for this

[hayday]

Pretty cool how you ended up with watches that are different yet complementary. I imagine you have a very happy wrist.

[Samanator]

Congrats on a very nice collection. I think the 356 is my favorite because the dial has a brownish tone in the photo. For me personally a Sinn collection needs a U1and an 856S.

[GaryF]

I wish I could be as disciplined. I have the 38mm version of that AT but that's where the similarity between your focused collection and my rambling, Smaugesque one ends.

[Radharc]

Pretty cool how you ended up with watches that are different yet complementary. I imagine you have a very happy wrist.

My wrist is extremely happy. 😁 I enjoy wearing all of them, even the older ones. They all get QT...

I think the 356 is my favorite because the dial has a brownish tone in the photo. For me personally a Sinn collection needs a U1and an 856S.

The 356 can be brownish or greenish depending on lighting. It's definitely a really well done dial. Agreed on the 856S -- that's definitely a one watch option as well (legible, high WR, anti-magnetic, drilled lugs for lots of strap options, two time zones, perfect size). Mine has been rock solid for closing in on two decades now.

As for the U1, it's iconic, but that handset is not for me. 😁

I wish I could be as disciplined. I have the 38mm version of that AT but that's where the similarity between your focused collection and my rambling, Smaugesque one ends.

Nothing wrong with a Smaugesque collection -- that could be a goal, even.