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Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS EvsBeaufort Pulsatimer

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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.

Beaufort Pulsatimer

The Beaufort Pulsatimer is praised for its solid manual-wind Sellita SW510M BH b movement and remarkable value, with one reviewer noting a 63-hour power reserve. Its 39mm case features dynamic, layered finishes and piston-style pushers, blending vintage dressiness with a robust chronograph design. Some find the optional beads-of-rice bracelet too much for its aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Beaufort Pulsatimer highly for its unique design and strong value proposition.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
356 PILOT Classic AS E38.5mm
Pulsatimer39mm
Power Reserve
356 PILOT Classic AS E56h
Pulsatimer63h
Water Resistance
356 PILOT Classic AS E100m
Pulsatimer50m
MSRP
356 PILOT Classic AS E$3,024
Pulsatimer$1,260

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
15.6mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
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
C1 Super-LumiNova applied to sword-styled hands for low-light readability.

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW 510
Sellita SW510M BH b
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
$1,260
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