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Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS EvsSinn 6000 Anniversary III

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356 PILOT Classic AS E
Sinn356 PILOT Classic AS E
MSRP $3,024
6000 Anniversary III
Sinn6000 Anniversary III
MSRP $4,806
What people say

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Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS E

The Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS E is praised for its excellent legibility, clean bicompax dial, and strong lume, with owners appreciating its fit and finish and attractive gradient dial. The Sellita SW510 BH b movement is noted as reliable, and chronograph functions are responsive, with accuracy reported within COSC parameters at +5 seconds per day. The 38.5mm case, particularly with the domed acrylic crystal, is described by some as wearing tall and appearing "tubby" on the wrist due to its 15.6mm thickness, though others find the sapphire version acceptable for a chronograph. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS E highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong legibility.

Sinn 6000 Anniversary III

Sinn 6000 Anniversary III is praised for its elegance, versatility, and value, offering chronograph and multiple time zone complications outside Sinn's typical tool watch designs. Owners note the internal bezel lines up perfectly with the indexes. Some find its height too much for a dress watch, and its "all-dial" width may wear large, with one owner with a 6.5-inch wrist stating its dimensions are the maximum wearable size for them. The "Frankfurt" subtext is a point of contention for some. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 6000 Anniversary III highly for its value and complications, despite some reservations about its wearability on smaller wrists.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
356 PILOT Classic AS E38.5mm
6000 Anniversary III38.5mm
Power Reserve
356 PILOT Classic AS E56h
6000 Anniversary III38h
Water Resistance
356 PILOT Classic AS E100m
6000 Anniversary III100m
MSRP
356 PILOT Classic AS E$3,024
6000 Anniversary III$4,806

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
15.6mm
15.5mm
Finish
bead-blasted
polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Anthracite
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
56h
38h
Jewels
27
26
Complications
Chronograph
Date, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,024
$4,806
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