Sinn 358 Diapal

[marcgti6]

Does anyone know the RRP for this and where I can get one from? Jura or Chronomaster aren't listing them at the moment - http://www.sinn.de/en/Modell/358_DIAPAL.htm

I really want one!

Cheers

[marcgti6]

Just had a reply from Neil @ Chronomaster - he can get on in around two weeks. Yay!

The only trouble is deciding which Sinn I actually want - I'd settle for any of the chronographs, especially the 358 Pilot and 958 Fulda.

Hmm, decisions decisions!

[Muska]

I think the 358 Diapal is my personal fav of the 3358 range.

This pic sold it for me:



Black croc strap, clack sub dials and date window with the grey face just looks perfect to me with the white hands.

[CardShark]

Not a 358 but I thought I'd stick a pic up of a copper dialled 356, IMO a real looker even if it doesn't have the tech of the 358 models.

[marcgti6]

Muska - Yep, that's a great picture of the watch. It makes me want one even more. Trouble is, with the sapphire crystal back it's the best part of £2,600. I'm willing to spend that (possibly even more) but I'm not sure if a Sinn is worth it, so to speak.

Cardshark - another option to add to the ever growing list.

I really need to get my hands on a couple of models - I've never seen on in the flesh.

The Sinn would be a replacement for my TAG Carrera Chronograph Tachy. How do Sinn's compare quality wise?

I've seen a couple of tasty IWC's today. God, this is hard work!

[Spice_Weasel]

Sinns are very well made. I'd have one over a TAG Carrera any day.

[CardShark]

Sinn engineer their watches where as TAG, IMO, style their watches first. That's not to say that TAG don't make well put together pieces, they do, but I'd pick a Sinn over a TAG in a watch conkers contest

[Slagathore]

If I was going for a Sinn Chrono, it would have to be the 757S.

I think a few on here have that model, I'm sure they'll be along with pictures shortly to provide you with inspiration and make me insanely jealous

I think they're a fair bit less than £2,600, and definitely worth every penny. Sinn are a decent watchmaker!

[marcgti6]

Thanks for the replies!

Nice to hear opinions that Sinns are well made. I've read the same elsewhere today so that's put my mind at rest. I'm a bit of an engineering geek so I want something sturdy and built to last. I've also been told that 90% of the chronographs can be ordered with the sapphire crystal case back - very important for me, I love being able to see the movement.

I've taken quite a liking to these little numbers today - http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/sinn-duo-chronograph-... & http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/sinn-instrument-356-s...

I've also been looking at the 956 Fulda here with the black face and black leather strap - http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/sinn_current_stock_3...

I must admit, I still keep looking at that picture of the Diapal above - love the spec list as well.

Can anyone suggest any other brands I should be looking at around the same cost of the above?

[marcgti6]

Then I look at this at £2,750 - http://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/IW3717_S13262.h... - bit of a stunner!

Think a trip over to Blowers in Hull may be in order!

[CardShark]

Check out Damasko http://www.damasko.de/eng/index.html
Simular ethos as Sinn