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Sinn 556 I WTvsFarer PILOT SERIES II

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 556 I WT

The Sinn 556 I WT is seen as a good value, though some owners find its stark black dial and white markers visually flat compared to more textured dials. While its minimalist design, screw-down crown, and water resistance are praised, some find the two-dimensional dial lacks visual substance. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 556 I WT well for its value and solid specifications, despite some finding its austere dial design polarizing.

Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
556 I WT38.5mm
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Power Reserve
556 I WT38h
PILOT SERIES II56h
Water Resistance
556 I WT200m
PILOT SERIES II100m
MSRP
556 I WT$2,106
PILOT SERIES II$1,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Pilot
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Finish
satinized
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Red
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,106
$1,350
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