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Sinn 556 I WTvsNivada Grenchen Depthmaster

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What people say

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster

Owners widely report terrific build quality and a feel similar to the 1960s original, with some appreciating its reasonable lug-to-lug and better-than-expected appearance in person. The compact 39mm case is praised for its wearability, especially on smaller wrists, and offers impressive 1,000m water resistance. However, the Soprod P024 movement's 38-hour power reserve is a point of criticism, as is a bezel that can be difficult to grip and weak lume. Some owners find the watch wears on the smaller side, and the date complication is seen by one owner as detracting from the design. The "Pacman" variant is noted as polarizing, with one owner questioning their purchase, while the "Ghost Purple" variant's 30 and 45 numerals are described as having a rushed aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster highly for its faithful reissue, impressive water resistance, and comfortable wearability at a competitive price.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
556 I WT38.5mm
Depthmaster39mm
Power Reserve
556 I WT38h
Depthmaster38h
Water Resistance
556 I WT200m
Depthmaster1,000m
MSRP
556 I WT$2,106
Depthmaster$1,050

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Finish
satinized
Water Resistance
200m
1000m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Red
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Jewels
26
0
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,106
$1,050
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