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Sinn 308 Hunting WatchvsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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308 Hunting Watch
Sinn308 Hunting Watch
MSRP $3,154
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
308 Hunting Watch40mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
308 Hunting Watch38h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
308 Hunting Watch200m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
308 Hunting Watch$3,154
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
satinized
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW382-1
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,154
$699

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What people say

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Sinn 308 Hunting Watch

The Sinn 308 Hunting Watch is praised for its attractive outdoor-themed design, featuring a 40mm satinized steel case and a hunter green dial. Reviewers highlight its unique "moonlight" complication at 6:00, intended to aid nocturnal hunters by indicating periods around a full moon, and note its 200 meters of water resistance and low-pressure resistance. The watch is powered by a modified Sellita SW382-1 automatic movement with a 56-hour power reserve, visible through a sapphire caseback and protected by Sinn's Ar-Dehumidifying technology. On balance, reviewers find the Sinn 308 Hunting Watch to be a well-built, niche offering with a distinctive aesthetic and practical features for its intended use.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

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