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Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS EvsAirain Watches Type 20

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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.

Airain Watches Type 20

Owners widely praise the Airain Watches Type 20 for its beautiful and faithful recreation of a classic model, highlighting its easily wearable 39mm case sizing and the pleasure of its manual winding movement. Reviewers note the pleasing "old radium" lume and the vintage military watch experience offered by modern construction. Some owners find the design timeless and clean, with one owner calling it "just perfect." However, reviewers point out that the vintage-style sapphire crystal can add glare, and the case is still considered a bit thick despite the manual movement. Strap hardware required swapping between included straps for one reviewer. One owner noted a small scratch on the crystal near the 12-hour mark. The movement's appearance is considered less attractive than many hand-wound chronographs by one reviewer. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Airain Watches Type 20 highly for its faithful vintage design and enjoyable manual winding action.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
356 PILOT Classic AS E38.5mm
Type 2039mm
Power Reserve
356 PILOT Classic AS E56h
Type 2063h
Water Resistance
356 PILOT Classic AS E100m
Type 2050m
MSRP
356 PILOT Classic AS E$3,024
Type 20$3,650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
15.6mm
14.77mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
bead-blasted
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Anthracite
Black
Indices
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Airain AM2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
63h
Jewels
27
0
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,024
$3,650
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