Sinn 144 GMT Aviation Chronometer

[grenpayne]

I've been meaning to post up some pictures of my Sinn 144 GMT for a bit as you don't see too many of them around. It was bought some 7 years ago from Neil at Chronomaster and since it's my work watch, I wear it every day. The bracelet is a little scratched but the watch itself is perfect. It does need a service though as it's currently gaining about 25 seconds per day!



This watch does mean a lot to me, not only due to it's aviation heritage (the reason I bought it - I didn't want a Breitling, that's another story!) but because I have worn it and used it whilst flying in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Falklands and all over the world. I'll never sell it and as long as I'm flying I'll wear it. It's a shame the movement never really gets seen!



Anyway hope you like it

[996nick]

I have always liked Sinn. That is clearly a useful bit of kit. Wear it in good health.

[andy_s]

Is it a permanent -1hr Zulu/UTC hand? (can never remember)

Very nice, thanks for taking the time.

[huwp]

grenpayne said:

I've been meaning to post up some pictures of my Sinn 144 GMT for a bit as you don't see too many of them around. It was bought some 7 years ago from Neil at Chronomaster and since it's my work watch, I wear it every day. The bracelet is a little scratched but the watch itself is perfect. It does need a service though as it's currently gaining about 25 seconds per day!



This watch does mean a lot to me, not only due to it's aviation heritage (the reason I bought it - I didn't want a Breitling, that's another story!) but because I have worn it and used it whilst flying in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Falklands and all over the world. I'll never sell it and as long as I'm flying I'll wear it. It's a shame the movement never really gets seen!



Anyway hope you like it

[grenpayne]

996nick said:

I have always liked Sinn. That is clearly a useful bit of kit. Wear it in good health.

Thank you

andy_s said:

Is it a permanent -1hr Zulu/UTC hand? (can never remember)

Very nice, thanks for taking the time.

Andy, no thankfully it's adjustable in one hour increments. It sort of 'snaps' into place which is great until you get to Afghanistan where the Zulu/Local time difference is 4hrs 30 minutes

huwp said:

Hello Huw, I thought you might see this Hope the se7en is running ok!

[ApexJimi]

Cracking watch, with some interesting history behind it

Cannae believe I'm the first to ask this, but what do you fly?

[grenpayne]

ApexJimi said:

Cracking watch, with some interesting history behind it

Cannae believe I'm the first to ask this, but what do you fly?

Oh go on then Quick shot of me knocking around Wales.

[CardShark]

[ApexJimi]

See, now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!

[troc]

grenpayne said:

Oh go on then Quick shot of me knocking around Wales.

Worst "my job is significantly cooler than yours" post ever

[sneijder]

Are the seats designed for you to do that ?

Does your company car have those mad flares ?

Nice watch btw.

[Beachbum]

Better question is "Is that Herc supposed to do that"

[RemainAllHoof]

watch and job.

[Spice_Weasel]

RemainAllHoof said:

watch and job.

Oh yes. Well done that man!

[Miguel Alvarez]

Nice watch nice job. I'll be in the corner drowning my sorrows.

[RemainAllHoof]

Miguel Alvarez said:

I'll be in the corner drowning my sorrows.

[Dr G]

Really lovely watch; will definitely have another Sinn when upgrade time comes around.

[benny.c]

The 144 is a great looking watch. I used to have the "Lufthansa Cargo" version. The tach scale is supposed to tell you the optimal cruising height of a Boeing 747 for the gross weight of the aircraft. Useful stuff I think you'll agree

Edited by benny.c on Wednesday 18th May 14:52

[LukeBird]

benny.c said:

The 144 is a great looking watch. I used to have the "Lufthansa Cargo" version. The tach scale is supposed to tell you the optimal cruising height of a Boeing 747 for the gross weight of the aircraft. Useful stuff I think you'll agree

I really like the Lufthansa one.
Geek note, but the speed scale is to provide the correct transition altitude from Mach 0.84 (cruise speed, which seems a bit high to me) onto indicated knots when descending.

Lovely watch OP and cracking pic in the Herc!

[benny.c]

LukeBird said:

Geek note, but the speed scale is to provide the correct transition altitude from Mach 0.84 (cruise speed, which seems a bit high to me) onto indicated knots when descending.

Yeah, that's what I meant to say