Which is cheaper, the Sinn 556 I WT or the Junghans Meister Handaufzug?

At MSRP the Junghans Meister Handaufzug is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $2,106 for the Sinn 556 I WT — a $256 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sinn 556 I WT or the Junghans Meister Handaufzug?

The Sinn 556 I WT wears larger at 38.5mm versus 37.7mm for the Junghans Meister Handaufzug — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sinn 556 I WT or the Junghans Meister Handaufzug?

The Sinn 556 I WT is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Junghans Meister Handaufzug.

What movement does the Sinn 556 I WT run compared to the Junghans Meister Handaufzug?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sinn 556 I WT uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Junghans Meister Handaufzug uses the Junghans J815.1.

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Sinn 556 I WT

556 I WT

MSRP $2,106

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MSRP $1,850

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

556 I WT38.5mm

Meister Handaufzug37.7mm

Power Reserve

556 I WT38h

Meister Handaufzug—

Water Resistance

556 I WT200m

Meister Handaufzug50m

MSRP

556 I WT$2,106

Meister Handaufzug$1,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

Underside

—

Dial Color

Red

—

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

Luminescent

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Junghans J815.1

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,106

$1,850

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