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Sinn 936 SvsTudor Black Bay Chrono

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936 S
Sinn936 S
MSRP $4,482
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 936 S

The Sinn 936 S is lauded for its purposeful bicompax dial, scratch-resistant TEGIMENT-hardened black-coated case, and the in-house SZ05 movement. Reviewers highlight its 60-minute register for immediate readability and 100 meters of water resistance with pushers operable underwater, along with 1,000 gauss anti-magnetism. At 43mm and 15mm thick, its size is noted as large, and the price is €4,150. One reviewer expressed a desire for a re-engineered bracelet from Sinn, considering it a brand weakness. Overall, reviewers rate the Sinn 936 S highly for its focused chronograph purpose and robust specifications at its price point.

From video reviewers

The high visibility dial design is a consensus strength. The lume brightness was noted as limited. Reviewers disagreed on the necessity of the date display.

Tudor Black Bay Chrono

Owners widely praise the Tudor Black Bay Chrono as a fantastic offering. Reviewers note the 41mm case's 200-meter water resistance and its channeling of vintage chronograph design, with the reverse panda dial offering excellent legibility. However, one reviewer points out that the white lume on the panda dial can blend with the hands and markers, and the snowflake hand can obscure the 45-minute chronograph totalizer. Overall, owners rate the Tudor Black Bay Chrono highly for its strong design and legibility, despite minor legibility concerns on certain dial configurations.

From video reviewers

The dial aesthetics, particularly the blue and silver or panda configurations, are a significant strength. Reviewers noted the watch's $5,675 USD price point as a drawback in a competitive market.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
936 S43mm
Black Bay Chrono41mm
Power Reserve
936 S38h
Black Bay Chrono70h
Water Resistance
936 S100m
Black Bay Chrono200m
MSRP
936 S$4,482
Black Bay Chrono$7,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
15mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Finish
black
Brushed + Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SINN movement SZ05
MT5813
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Date, Chronograph
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,482
$7,000
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