Thinking of buying a Sinn 556 - advice

[the_engineer]

Evening all,

Thinking of biting the bullet and going for a Sinn Instrument 556 I Bracelet.
Really admire the simplistic looks of these. Not sure about the bracelet or strap, but am edging towards a bracelet (incidentally, what clasp does the bracelet come with?).

A few quick questions:

1) Does anyone know if any stores stock these in London where I can try one on? - I'm slightly concerned about the 38mm case size as its smaller than I'm used to and would like to get a feel of the weight.

2) I'm looking at Jura watches website where it is retailing at £815.00 or £733.00 if you buy on 12 months interest free - Is this considered a good price? and are Jura a reliable site to purchase from? what about aftercare?

3) Are there any other watches which are similar looking which I could consider instead?

Thanks in advance!

[Pesty]

I love mine no idea on current prices but the damasco da36 is similar

[LukeBird]

the_engineer said:

2) I'm looking at Jura watches website where it is retailing at £815.00 or £733.00 if you buy on 12 months interest free - Is this considered a good price? and are Jura a reliable site to purchase from? what about aftercare?

Just bought one from Jura on a leather strap, although it's been delivered to my parent's house, so I'm picking it up tomorrow.
The price is because the finance quote includes the deposit, there is a slider at the top of the finance box; i.e the £733 is the financed amount and the deposit will be £82.
Try Chronomaster, they're the only other UK Sinn dealer and are slightly cheaper than Jura. I haven't dealt with them, but Neil has an excellent reputation and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase from him.
I certainly had no issues with Jura, I'd happily use them again.

[the_engineer]

D'oh! How did I miss the deposit slider!?!

Thanks for the tip for Chronomaster and damasko info both.

Do you know if Sinn are stocked anywhere in store - would still like to have a try on before I part with the money!

+ I'm still not sure whether to go for numbers or without!

[redchina]

... Without, but I am biased.

[LukeBird]

Not sure if Chronomaster or Jura stock them in store; my 556 was despatched almost immediately, but I have no idea where it actually came from (in the UK)!
Without numbers...

[Pesty]

Without numbers

[andy_s]

Without...

If you're up in the north of England you can arrange to meet up with Neil (Chronomaster). I don't think he has a shop as such.

[Podie]

Really do try before you buy. I found it too small and sold it on quite quickly.

[5avvy]

I prefer it without numbers; the with numbers model is really the old 656 and they renamed it a 556 because they have made the 656 bigger, it also has a matte face. (if that makes any sense).

+1 for Neil at Chronomaster too - one of the good guys.

[the_engineer]

Without numbers it is then!! That's the way I was leaning anyhow but there was a picture on Chronomaster that made me think twice about the 'with numbers' model. I'll head up one weekend to have a try on methinks.

Thanks for all the help.

[Pesty]

Two on ebay at the moment
This one looks good



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SINN-556-Watch-MINT-Cond...

[the_engineer]

Cheers! On the watch list.

With buying second hand, what's the best approach in terms of authenticating it? It's got a serial number in one of the pictures, should I run this past Chronomaster to check it is one that they sold? Any other routine things I should be looking for on one of these?

Thanks

[CardShark]

the_engineer said:

Cheers! On the watch list.

With buying second hand, what's the best approach in terms of authenticating it? It's got a serial number in one of the pictures, should I run this past Chronomaster to check it is one that they sold? Any other routine things I should be looking for on one of these?

Thanks

I'm pretty sure that there are no issues at all with that ad, I've personally never known Sinn to be faked and with it being such a simple watch with a well known movement I doubt that much could be wrong. It's a "full set" (watch, box, paperwork etc) and along with the deployant I'd get it snapped up.

ETA that if you're concerned about the size then you'd be much better off buying pre-owned

Edited by CardShark on Friday 29th March 12:08

[Pesty]

What he said.

It is always a risk. I have never had an issue but perhaps I have been lucky.

It has the receipts etc etc and the view back means its very easy to see the movement and compare with other pictures on he net.

No affiliation to that ad by the way. Also comes with a diployant which is nice.

[LukeBird]

Just taken mine out of the box and popped it on my wrist, it's fantastic!

Quick iPhone snap -



Well chuffed!

ETA I have tiddly wrists, but not quite as small as they look in that pic!

[the_engineer]

LukeBird said:

Just taken mine out of the box and popped it on my wrist, it's fantastic!

Quick iPhone snap -



Well chuffed!

ETA I have tiddly wrists, but not quite as small as they look in that pic!

Great stuff!!

Was going to say actually, for a 38mm it covers your wrist quite well. Thanks for the edit!

How is the weight/feeling on the wrist?

[the_engineer]

CardShark said:

I'm pretty sure that there are no issues at all with that ad, I've personally never known Sinn to be faked and with it being such a simple watch with a well known movement I doubt that much could be wrong. It's a "full set" (watch, box, paperwork etc) and along with the deployant I'd get it snapped up.

ETA that if you're concerned about the size then you'd be much better off buying pre-owned

Edited by CardShark on Friday 29th March 12:08

Cheers, have sent a message to the seller.

[LukeBird]

Very nice on the wrist, although it will be better once the leather strap is worn in a bit.

[the_engineer]

Damn!! Someone beat me to it on that eBay one

I'd already put the saving towards another watch...