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Sinn 156.1vsArchimede Watches Pilot Chronograph

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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.

Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph for its robust build quality, with one owner calling it their "doll" and a great second watch. A custom strap was found to be superior to the original. One owner notes the lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph highly for its solid construction and value as a second watch.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
156.143mm
Pilot Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
156.148h
Pilot Chronograph
Water Resistance
156.1100m
Pilot Chronograph100m
MSRP
156.1$4,266
Pilot Chronograph$2,183

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
15.45mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
bead-blasted
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sinn SZ01
Valjoux 7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
Jewels
28
0
Complications
Date, Chronograph, Pilot's Bezel
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,266
$2,183
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