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Sinn 103 StvsSinn 206 ARKTIS II

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103 St
Sinn103 St
MSRP $2,538
206 ARKTIS II
Sinn206 ARKTIS II
MSRP $4,536
What people say

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Sinn 103 St

The Sinn 103 St is widely praised for its classic chronograph appeal and purposeful 41mm size, with owners finding the Ty Hd variant stunning in person. Reviewers highlight its domed acrylic crystal and consider the model an outstanding value for the money. Some owners note the 103 St Sa E's 17mm thickness may be an issue, despite its wearable case dimensions. The Sinn 103 St is also recognized as a space-capable watch, having been worn on a MIR mission. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 103 St highly for its classic chronograph design and strong value proposition.

Sinn 206 ARKTIS II

The Sinn 206 ARKTIS II is widely praised as a capable tool watch, particularly for its legibility and advanced features. Owners and reviewers highlight its robust build, including screw-down chronograph pushers accessible underwater thanks to Sinn's D3 system, and Ar-Dehumidifying Technology to prevent fogging. The watch is powered by a top-grade ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph movement, offering a two-day power reserve and anti-magnetic properties. Its "arctic ice" blue dial is noted for its striking appearance and legibility. However, the 43mm case size and thickness are mentioned by some as potentially too large for smaller wrists, and the chronograph pushers require a firm press. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Sinn 206 ARKTIS II for its impressive dive watch capabilities and distinctive blue dial.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
103 St41mm
206 ARKTIS II43mm
Power Reserve
103 St48h
206 ARKTIS II60h
Water Resistance
103 St200m
206 ARKTIS II300m
MSRP
103 St$2,538
206 ARKTIS II$4,536

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
15.5mm
17mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
polished
polished / satinized
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Power Reserve
48h
60h
Complications
Date, Day-Date, Chronograph, Pilot's Bezel
Date, Day-Date, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,538
$4,536
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