Which is cheaper, the Lum-Tec Super Combat B5 or the Sinn U18?

At MSRP the Lum-Tec Super Combat B5 is the cheaper of the two at $2,395, against $3,488 for the Sinn U18 — a $1,093 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Lum-Tec Super Combat B5 or the Sinn U18?

The Lum-Tec Super Combat B5 wears larger at 45mm versus 44mm for the Sinn U18 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Lum-Tec Super Combat B5 or the Sinn U18?

The Sinn U18 is rated to 2000m versus 300m for the Lum-Tec Super Combat B5.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Lum-Tec Super Combat B5 or the Sinn U18?

The Lum-Tec Super Combat B5 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Sinn U18.

What movement does the Lum-Tec Super Combat B5 run compared to the Sinn U18?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Lum-Tec Super Combat B5 uses the Sellita SW261-1 and the Sinn U18 uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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Lum-Tec Super Combat B5

MSRP $2,395

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Sinn U18

U18

MSRP $3,488

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Super Combat B545mm

U1844mm

Power Reserve

Super Combat B560h

U1842h

Water Resistance

Super Combat B5300m

U182,000m

MSRP

Super Combat B5$2,395

U18$3,488

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW261-1

Sellita SW300-1

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

60h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,395

$3,488

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