Sinn 556 and 656 - differences?
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Like both of these, but probably prefer the dial on the 656. Shame it's £200 more!!
Just been having an online chat with a certain London supplier. They are as stumped as me as to the price difference, as both have the same movement, strap, case...just different dials. "We are not at liberty to discuss Sinn's pricing structure with you sir" was their reply.
Can anyone else shed light on this disparity? Currently torn between one of these two, a Mondaine auto or a Longines Hydroconquest...
Just been having an online chat with a certain London supplier. They are as stumped as me as to the price difference, as both have the same movement, strap, case...just different dials. "We are not at liberty to discuss Sinn's pricing structure with you sir" was their reply.
Can anyone else shed light on this disparity? Currently torn between one of these two, a Mondaine auto or a Longines Hydroconquest...
If they told you that the watches are the same bar the dial, then they don't know their product very well, and I'd suggest talking to Neil at Chronomaster who, from what I hear, definitely does.
The 556 has a satin finished case, but that's about it. The 656 has by comparison a sand blasted (and therefore much more durable) case, and a much higher resistance to magnetic forces (it may even be milgauss rated, but someone will correct me I'm sure). Add that to the different face and whilst I'm not suggesting that it justifies the extra £200 retail price, it definitely explains it.
The next step up is the 856 which adds dehumidifying technology and second time zone (UTC) to the specification of the 656.
A lovely watch either way though.
The 556 has a satin finished case, but that's about it. The 656 has by comparison a sand blasted (and therefore much more durable) case, and a much higher resistance to magnetic forces (it may even be milgauss rated, but someone will correct me I'm sure). Add that to the different face and whilst I'm not suggesting that it justifies the extra £200 retail price, it definitely explains it.
The next step up is the 856 which adds dehumidifying technology and second time zone (UTC) to the specification of the 656.
A lovely watch either way though.
Just discovered the 656 has a sapphire crystal as well, 556 is coated mineral glass.
This London dealer appears to be less knowledgable than 20 mins with PH and Google at one's fingertips! They took ages to get back to me as well. Anyone know a good dealer for Sinn in the UK? Preferably something in the South of England?
This London dealer appears to be less knowledgable than 20 mins with PH and Google at one's fingertips! They took ages to get back to me as well. Anyone know a good dealer for Sinn in the UK? Preferably something in the South of England?
oh, and Riwiho, you were asking whether Sinn will roll out the Diapal across the range, well they've just recently stuck it in the 103, 103Ti and 144 fyi.
HBM - according to Sinn (http://www.sinn.de/Modell/556.htm) the 556 is sapphire with AR on both sides.
HBM - according to Sinn (http://www.sinn.de/Modell/556.htm) the 556 is sapphire with AR on both sides.
Edited by andy_s on Monday 26th October 16:13
HereBeMonsters said:
Anyone know a good dealer for Sinn in the UK? Preferably something in the South of England?
He isn't in the South of England, but I only ever hear good things about Neil from Chronomaster. www.chronomaster.co.ukandy_s said:
HBM - according to Sinn (http://www.sinn.de/Modell/556.htm) the 556 is sapphire with AR on both sides.
Cheers. My German obviously isn't up to scratch then!http://www.sinnstore.com/watch-detail.php
HereBeMonsters said:
andy_s said:
HBM - according to Sinn (http://www.sinn.de/Modell/556.htm) the 556 is sapphire with AR on both sides.
Cheers. My German obviously isn't up to scratch then!http://www.sinnstore.com/watch-detail.php
HereBeMonsters said:
Just discovered the 656 has a sapphire crystal as well, 556 is coated mineral glass.
This London dealer appears to be less knowledgable than 20 mins with PH and Google at one's fingertips! They took ages to get back to me as well. Anyone know a good dealer for Sinn in the UK? Preferably something in the South of England?
www.jurawatches.co.uk - probably the 'dealer' you've been speaking to.This London dealer appears to be less knowledgable than 20 mins with PH and Google at one's fingertips! They took ages to get back to me as well. Anyone know a good dealer for Sinn in the UK? Preferably something in the South of England?
www.chronomaster.co.uk - as mentioned above, your best bet is to talk to Neil at Chronomaster.
Jura only recently became an AD for Sinn so that's probably why they no 'nothing'. Neil was, until then, the only AD for Sinn in the UK. Having spoken to him (but not purchased as I got an IWC instead), he would have sent a watch out to try based on placing a deposit / CC with him.
Dr Rick
Fittster said:
Stuart said:
I think that Chronomaster is one of the best Sinn sites out there. The full range, well shot and well described. Lots of other goodies to distract you as well.
Although he could do with giving his website a bit of a tidy up.
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