Sinn 1746 PorcelainvsSinn U1 S L

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Sinn 1746 Porcelain at true scale

1746 Porcelain

Sinn U1 S L at true scale

U1 S L

Diameter

42mm

44mm

Thickness

9.5mm

lowest

14.7mm

Water Resistance

100m

1000m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

$5,022

$3,532

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW300-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
9.5mm
14.7mm
Finish
polished
black
Water Resistance
100m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Luminescent

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,022
$3,532
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 1746 Porcelain

Owners widely praise the Sinn 1746 Porcelain for its flawless matte white lacquered enamel dial, gorgeous hands, and clean two-hand design with a well-placed date window. The Sellita SW300-1 movement winds exceptionally smoothly. Some owners find the minimalist black and white dials bland, while others appreciate the simple, non-complicated dial aligning with a Bauhaus aesthetic. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 1746 Porcelain highly for its stunning enamel dial and smooth winding action at the price.

Sinn U1 S L

The Sinn U1 S L is lauded for its distinctive black and white "arctic tactical" aesthetic and its full lume dial, which offers intense illumination. Owners widely appreciate its legibility and the scratch-resistant properties of its German submarine steel case, often noting minimal wear even after years of daily use. The bezel action is described as having reassuring clicks. However, some find the 44mm case size and 14.7mm thickness wear large, and one owner reported scratching the black bezel. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is noted for accurate performance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn U1 S L highly for its robust build and unique, highly legible full-lume dial.