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Sinn 104 Classic 12vsSinn 857 S UTC

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

104 Classic 12
Sinn104 Classic 12
MSRP $2,203
857 S UTC
Sinn857 S UTC
MSRP $3,337

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What people say

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Sinn 104 Classic 12

The Sinn 104 Classic 12 is widely praised for its excellent legibility, comfortable wearability, and overall quality, with one owner deeming it the best watch under $3000 for their needs. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the bidirectional bezel action as a strong point, and the H-link bracelet is noted as sturdy and comfortable. However, one reviewer finds the handset and "Automatik" font slightly at odds with the dial, and another commenter describes Sinn watches as too thick with "plasticky" hands and an inner bezel edge that doesn't match promotional images. The watch is priced at €1,750, and its H-link bracelet lacks modern quick-release or micro-adjustment features. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 104 Classic 12 highly for its pilot's tool functionality and value.

Sinn 857 S UTC

Owners widely praise the Sinn 857 S UTC for its Tegiment technology and bracelet. One owner notes a long-held desire for the watch, appreciating its full Sinn feature set. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 857 S UTC highly for its robust Tegimented construction and integrated bracelet.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
104 Classic 1241mm
857 S UTC43mm
Power Reserve
104 Classic 1238h
857 S UTC38h
Water Resistance
104 Classic 12200m
857 S UTC200m
MSRP
104 Classic 12$2,203
857 S UTC$3,337

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
polished
black

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Sellita SW330-2
Jewels
31
25
Complications
GMT
GMT, Date, Pilot's Bezel

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,203
$3,337
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