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Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS EvsKobold Phantom Black Ops

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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.

Kobold Phantom Black Ops

Owners find the Kobold well-constructed overall, with a serviceable ETA 7750 movement, though one notes the subdials and day/date indicator read surprisingly subdued on the dial. The brand draws mixed feedback on value: multiple owners cite overpricing relative to specs and report poor customer service and managerial issues, though one owner had a positive repair experience. On balance, the Kobold's solid build quality is offset by widespread concern over pricing and inconsistent customer support.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
356 PILOT Classic AS E38.5mm
Phantom Black Ops41mm
Power Reserve
356 PILOT Classic AS E56h
Phantom Black Ops
Water Resistance
356 PILOT Classic AS E100m
Phantom Black Ops300m
MSRP
356 PILOT Classic AS E$3,024
Phantom Black Ops$6,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
38.5mm
41mm
Thickness
15.6mm
17mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Finish
bead-blasted
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Valjoux 7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
27
0
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,024
$6,450
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