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Sinn 856 S UTCvsSternglas Berlin Automatik

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856 S UTC
Sinn856 S UTC
MSRP $2,938
Berlin Automatik
SternglasBerlin Automatik
MSRP $485

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
856 S UTC40mm
Berlin Automatik38mm
Power Reserve
856 S UTC38h
Berlin Automatik42h
Water Resistance
856 S UTC200m
Berlin Automatik50m
MSRP
856 S UTC$2,938
Berlin Automatik$485

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Finish
black
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW 330-1
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
25
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,938
$485

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What people say

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Sinn 856 S UTC

Owners widely praise the Sinn 856 S UTC for its legibility, robust build, and versatile wearability as an everyday and business-casual timepiece. The watch is frequently chosen for its adventurous UTC functionality and durability features, including tegimentation, anti-magnetism, and humidity protection, making it suitable for frequent travel. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -10 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 856 S UTC highly for its practical functionality and rugged construction.

Sternglas Berlin Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its handsome, clean dial and a 38mm size that fits smaller wrists well, making it a comfortable daily wearer. The case is described as solid and well-finished. However, the Miyota 8205 movement is noted as reliable but noticeably loud, and the exhibition caseback is unadorned. Some owners find the watch too simple and question the value, citing basic movement and strap choices for the price, with a few feeling the proportions and day/date complication are off. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its classic design and wearability, though some debate its value proposition.

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