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Sinn 104 Classic 12 — black
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Sinn 104 Classic 12

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The Sinn 104 Classic 12 is widely praised for its excellent legibility, comfortable wearability, and overall quality, with one owner deeming it the best watch under $3000 for their needs. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the bidirectional bezel action as a strong point, and the H-link bracelet is noted as sturdy and comfortable. However, one reviewer finds the handset and "Automatik" font slightly at odds with the dial, and another commenter describes Sinn watches as too thick with "plasticky" hands and an inner bezel edge that doesn't match promotional images. The watch is priced at €1,750, and its H-link bracelet lacks modern quick-release or micro-adjustment features. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 104 Classic 12 highly for its pilot's tool functionality and value.

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Case
41mm
Power Reserve
38h
Movement
Automatic
Water Resistance
200m
Crystal
Sapphire + AR
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Case Dimensions

Diameter41mm
Thickness11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug—
Lug Width20mm
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Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Finishpolished
Water Resistance200m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
AR CoatingUnderside
Dial Colorblack
IndicesApplied
LumeLuminescent
04

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
TypeAutomatic
Beat Rate28,800 vph (4.0Hz)
Power Reserve38 hours
Jewels31
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsGMT
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Design Language

Dial styleStandard
Sub-dials1
BezelRotating unidirectional
Bracelet / strapMetal oyster
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