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Sinn 103 St Ty HdvsNivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

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Sinn 103 St Ty Hd

The Sinn 103 St Ty Hd is widely praised as a stunning, heritage-inspired pilot's chronograph with a utilitarian feel and bold red accents on a black dial. Owners note it offers a different experience compared to typical Sinn watches. It features a hand-wound Sellita SW510 M movement, a 58-hour power reserve, 20 ATM water resistance, and impact-resistant acrylic glass. The Sinn 103 St Ty Hd is priced at €2,590 and is limited to 1,000 units. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 103 St Ty Hd highly for its unique aesthetic and tool watch attributes.

From video reviewers

The watch's robustness and ability to withstand extreme conditions without compromising accuracy are notable strengths. The relatively high price point is a shared weakness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's thickness, with one reviewer considering it a drawback and the other not mentioning it.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph

Owners widely appreciate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph for its perfect 38mm size and faithful vintage reproduction, with one owner finding its worn bezel enhances its appeal. Reviewers praise its unique "baked" tropical dial, which mimics patina without the risks of a vintage piece. However, one owner reported a feeling of poor construction and lighter-than-expected weight, while another regretted the automatic caseback causing the watch to sit high on the wrist. The chronograph's 100m water resistance is noted as a slight limitation. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph highly for its excellent vintage aesthetic and unique dial that offers the enjoyment of a tropical watch without the associated risks.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
103 St Ty Hd41mm
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
103 St Ty Hd48h
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph
Water Resistance
103 St Ty Hd200m
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph100m
MSRP
103 St Ty Hd$2,797
Chronomaster 38mm Automatic Chronograph$2,085

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
15.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Lume
None
x1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
48h
0h
Jewels
23
0
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,797
$2,085
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