Chronograph - Fortis or Sinn
Discussion
I currently have a 2004 Tag Aquaracer automatic which I have worn every day and it has served me well. I am thinking of upgrading to a chronograph which again will be my daily watch. I am currently considering a Fortis B42 Official Cosmonaut http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/fortis-wa... or a Sinn 103 ST SA http://www.jurawatches.co.uk/products/sinn-flieger...
I have been eyeing up a Fortis for a while and I do like the rugged look of the watch, the link to space and the fact that you don't see very many of them. I like the engineering of the Sinn, the screwed down bezel, the allen screws in the links, the bezel acts as a count down timer. They both appear to us the same Valjoux 7750 movement although the Fortis has the incabloc shock absorber and the Sinn has the GMT/UTC function.
The Sinn has a display back which is a nice touch but not sure how often I would look at it after the initial few weeks of excitement. However the Sinn has slightly domed glass to the front which I worry will attract scratches.
So what do you all think or is there another watch I should be considering????
I have been eyeing up a Fortis for a while and I do like the rugged look of the watch, the link to space and the fact that you don't see very many of them. I like the engineering of the Sinn, the screwed down bezel, the allen screws in the links, the bezel acts as a count down timer. They both appear to us the same Valjoux 7750 movement although the Fortis has the incabloc shock absorber and the Sinn has the GMT/UTC function.
The Sinn has a display back which is a nice touch but not sure how often I would look at it after the initial few weeks of excitement. However the Sinn has slightly domed glass to the front which I worry will attract scratches.
So what do you all think or is there another watch I should be considering????
If you buy a Sinn you are getting into some excellently engineered watches. I've had a couple (currently have a diapal 756 GMT) and think it offers good value when compared to more well known brands. I've also had a few Damasko's and they are also good but as you say no bracelet. The hardness of the Sinn steel is impressive and my bracelet and case show hardly any signs of wear so if cosmetics are important bear this in mind. If you can though see if you can get a used recent model (thats where my diapal came from), mine was about 6 months old so still under warranty et (In fact i think the diapal has a 5 year warranty) and I paid £1200 for it with a few bits and pieces such as rubber straps thrown into the deal...Shop around though unless you like the idea of interest free credit.
Smalleyboy said:
I have had a look at the Damasko DC56 and DC66 which look very nice and get good reviews. However I want a watch on a bracelet and would prefer a more main stream manufacturer for peace of mind.
What does peace of mind mean? They're well-established in horological circles. I'd take one over a Police or Armani!!Hoofy - I understand that Damasko is a small family run business which I am all for. However, I read a comment on a different forum that someone had a problem with their Damasko and it took several months to get a reply to emails, let alone to get the issue resolved.
There is also a question over availability as Time Factors state on their website that due 'to availability issues, enquire before ordering'. This of course would only be a concern if I wanted to go down the Damasko route which due to lack of bracelet and preferring the Sinn or Fortis, I won't be doing.
There is also a question over availability as Time Factors state on their website that due 'to availability issues, enquire before ordering'. This of course would only be a concern if I wanted to go down the Damasko route which due to lack of bracelet and preferring the Sinn or Fortis, I won't be doing.
Smalleyboy said:
Hoofy - I understand that Damasko is a small family run business which I am all for. However, I read a comment on a different forum that someone had a problem with their Damasko and it took several months to get a reply to emails, let alone to get the issue resolved.
There is also a question over availability as Time Factors state on their website that due 'to availability issues, enquire before ordering'. This of course would only be a concern if I wanted to go down the Damasko route which due to lack of bracelet and preferring the Sinn or Fortis, I won't be doing.
Fair enough. I didn't notice a lack of bracelet. There is also a question over availability as Time Factors state on their website that due 'to availability issues, enquire before ordering'. This of course would only be a concern if I wanted to go down the Damasko route which due to lack of bracelet and preferring the Sinn or Fortis, I won't be doing.
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