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Sinn 856 S UTCvsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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856 S UTC
Sinn856 S UTC
MSRP $2,938
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
856 S UTC40mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
856 S UTC38h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
856 S UTC200m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
856 S UTC$2,938
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
black
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW 330-1
SII NH36
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,938
$895

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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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

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