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Sinn 6012vsNivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph

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What people say

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Sinn 6012

The Sinn 6012 is a handsome, complicated chronograph featuring five dial-side complications, including a moon phase, built on a modified ETA 7751 movement. Reviewers note its clean dial offers good legibility, though one wished for a red accent on the date pointer. One long-time enthusiast considers the Frankfurt series, including the 6012, to be overpriced. The 14.5mm thickness makes it a slightly tall dress option. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Sinn 6012 to be a well-executed, complicated chronograph, with the primary reservation being its perceived value.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph for its perfect 41mm size and great finishing, with one owner noting its Elaboré-grade SW510-M movement runs accurately at +1 second per day. The "fauxtina" dial is appreciated for its vintage character, and the watch's versatility is highlighted by its tachymeter, dive bezel, and regatta timer functions. However, one owner found the watch felt poorly put together and lighter than expected. The water resistance is rated at 100m, a reduction from the original model's 200m. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph highly for its vintage aesthetic and versatile complication set.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
601241.5mm
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
601238h
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph
Water Resistance
6012100m
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph100m
MSRP
6012$5,929
Chronomaster 41mm Automatic Chronograph$2,295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
41mm
Thickness
14.5mm
15.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
polished
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
x1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SINN movement SZ06
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
Chronograph, Date, Day-Date
GMT, Chronograph, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,929
$2,295
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