Side by side

Sinn 936 SvsTudor Pelagos FXD Chrono

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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 Pelagos FXD Chrono

The Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono is widely praised for its lightweight construction, with owners highlighting its carbon composite case and titanium case back contributing to exceptional comfort and wearability, even on smaller wrists. Reviewers and owners alike commend its excellent legibility, robust build quality, and impressive bezel action, with a smooth winding feel noted by one owner. The COSC-certified MT5813 movement provides a 70-hour power reserve. However, some find the tachymeter scale difficult to read, and the 45-minute counter impractical for cycling. One owner reported poor timekeeping with a deviation of -3 to -3.5 seconds per day, while another saw accuracy within a couple of seconds per day, and a separate owner noted three services in under two years. The included straps are frequently criticized as less appealing or having short length, and some question the watch's overall utility for cyclists compared to dedicated head units.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
936 S43mm
Pelagos FXD Chrono43mm
Power Reserve
936 S38h
Pelagos FXD Chrono70h
Water Resistance
936 S100m
Pelagos FXD Chrono100m
MSRP
936 S$4,482
Pelagos FXD Chrono$6,375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Thickness
15mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
43mm black carbon composite case with matt finish · Lugs: 22mm lug width · Case thickness: 13.2mm
Finish
black
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,482
$6,375
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Sinn 936 S vs Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.