Sinn Miltary Type II

[Roofas]

Just wondering what the general opinion is on this model - limited edition for the Japanese market, only 300 pcs. They seem to be about the £2.5k mark if you can get hold of one - emailed a company today but they won't ship.

[andy_s]

I'm pretty pro-Sinn in general but to be honest thought this was a bit over-priced when it was released, but then it is geared towards the LE Asian crowd - I guess that's the market value for them there.

I like the flipped pushers/crown, the usual tech but wasn't a fan of the dial - at least not as much as other Sinns. But it's little things for me - the pushers have the same 'grip' finish as the crown - why? They aren't screw-in ones I don't think. Also it's a 30' chrono (as there is no hour counter) which isn't uncommon but to me it doen't make sense; they gain nothing by its omission really as the empty space is filled with text.

It's just one of those watches I should like and for all sorts of little reasons don't 'get', and like I say, I'm a big Sinn fan.

[andy tims]

Interesting, but I'd rather have my 757



and £1,400

[Roofas]

Couple of images for those curious

[seaninog]

Beautiful watch - thumbs up from me!

Plus you have to love Sinn...

[The real Apache]

I'm a Seamaster fan myself but, these oil filled jobbers have got me hooked

[Slagathore]

Oooh, I do like that.

£2500 is a fair bit, though.

There are loads of other nice watches in the Sinn range for <£2k.

[The real Apache]

this is nice, 1460.00 €


http://www.sinnwatches.com/proddetail.php?prod=si0...

Edited by The real Apache on Wednesday 29th December 01:32

[The real Apache]

Although.....

[Slagathore]

Yeah.

Even £1200-1500 will get you something rather nice

[ShadownINja]

Not keen on the hands. They look like an after-thought.

[LukeBird]

The real Apache said:

I'm a Seamaster fan myself but, these oil filled jobbers have got me hooked

The one the OP posted a picture of is Argon filled.
The oil-filled ones do appeal to me as well!

[Roofas]

Well, one should hopefully be on it's way..........

[Slagathore]

Pictures when it arrive, please.

[Beachbum]

Roofas said:

Well, one should hopefully be on it's way..........

where did you order it from, if not available in the UK ?

[Roofas]

Chino Watch - they said it was their last one. Another seller has it in Japan but they won't ship outside of Japan.

[Beachbum]

Roofas said:

Chino Watch - they said it was their last one. Another seller has it in Japan but they won't ship outside of Japan.

Damn. If you get bored of it, let me know

[andy_s]

Well done getting hold of one

[Roofas]

andy_s said:

Well done getting hold of one

Thanks, just dreading how much HMRC are going to pull my pants down for

Edited by Roofas on Thursday 30th December 14:33

[Slagathore]

Is it too late to ask them to post it as a gift? I know some people don't like doing that, though.

Expect to pay a handling fee aswell. I bought a watch from America. When it arrived in England, some local delivery people took over and then charged about £15 for the handling fee.

Could be a few hundred quid extra in tax, but as long as you're not intending on selling it any time soon, it'll be worth it.