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Sinn 156.1vsSinn 900 DIAPAL

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156.1
Sinn156.1
MSRP $4,266
900 DIAPAL
Sinn900 DIAPAL
MSRP $5,000
What people say

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Sinn 156.1

Owners widely praise the Sinn 156.1 for its central minutes chronograph, useful for tracking elapsed time, its purpose-built tool watch design, and appealing proportions. Some owners find the 43mm case and 50.8mm lug-to-lug dimensions large, with one noting the bracelet can make it feel oversized on smaller wrists, though it wears better on a strap. One owner found the Sinn 156.1 pricey. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 156.1 highly for its functional central minutes chronograph and tool watch aesthetic.

Sinn 900 DIAPAL

Owners praise the Sinn 900 DIAPAL for its 24-hour GMT hand and Sinn's proprietary technologies including the TEGIMENT case, AR dehumidification, and copper phosphate tablet. The internal rotating bezel is noted as very easy to turn but prone to being knocked out of position, making it unreliable for elapsed time. Some owners find the large dial contributes to an illusion of a bigger watch. On balance, owners value the Sinn 900 DIAPAL for its advanced proprietary technologies and GMT functionality.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
156.143mm
900 DIAPAL44mm
Power Reserve
156.148h
900 DIAPAL42h
Water Resistance
156.1100m
900 DIAPAL200m
MSRP
156.1$4,266
900 DIAPAL$5,000

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
15.45mm
15.5mm
Finish
bead-blasted
satinized
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SINN Movement SZ01
LJP L120
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
28
26
Complications
Date, Chronograph, Pilot's Bezel
GMT, Date, Chronograph, Pilot's Bezel

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,266
$5,000
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