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Sinn · U15/U16/U18

Sinn U18

Ref. U18 · Diver

$3,488
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Case

Diameter
44mm
Thickness
15.5mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
high-strength
Water resistance
2000m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Black

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
28,800 vph
Power reserve
42h
Jewels
25
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Sellita

A slim Swiss automatic from Sellita, a pin-compatible alternative to the ETA 2892-A2, beating at 28,800 vph with roughly 42–56 hours of power reserve. Favoured by brands needing a thinner movement than the SW200.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
standard
Bezel
rotating_unidirectional
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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3 colorways

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01The living market

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03The community take

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“

The Sinn U18 is praised for its unique deep blue/green dial with three-dimensional oxygen bubbles that change with light, and its comfortable, easily adjustable bracelet. Owners find the watch stunning and a piece of history, appreciating the refined hands. The Sinn U18 features a 44mm, 15.5mm thick case made from German submarine steel, offering a 2000-meter dive specification and Sinn's Ar-Dehumidifying technology, powered by a Sellita SW300-1 movement. The case thickness is apparent, and the watch comes as a complete set with box and papers for $3,000-$3,680. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn U18 highly for its striking dial and robust build.

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