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Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS EvsMassena LAB Geometer

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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.

Massena LAB Geometer

Massena LAB is lauded for its vintage-inspired designs, with reviewers highlighting the attractive sector dial and glossy black dial with gilt printing. The manual-winding SW510 Elaboré movement is noted, and the 39mm case is described as polished stainless steel. Some find the minute and hour hands difficult to distinguish, and one reviewer criticized the dial for only displaying Massena's name. The price points mentioned range from $5,995 to $8,675. Overall, reviewers rate Massena LAB highly for its vintage aesthetics and value, particularly noting the striking dials and modern horological touches.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
356 PILOT Classic AS E38.5mm
Geometer39mm
Power Reserve
356 PILOT Classic AS E56h
Geometer58h
Water Resistance
356 PILOT Classic AS E100m
Geometer50m
MSRP
356 PILOT Classic AS E$3,024
Geometer$3,495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
15.6mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Finish
bead-blasted
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
No
Dial Color
Anthracite
Brown
Indices
Lume
Luminescent
Cream

Movement

5 specs
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
58h
Jewels
27
23
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,024
$3,495
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