====== Sinn ====== {{wst>author|[[Reschke, Gerd-Lothar|Gerd-Lothar Reschke]] ([[https://www.zeitgefuehl.de|ZEITGEFÜHL]])}} {{wst>menue|Sinn}} {{wst>image_cr|Sinn|U1000 s|[[Sinn U1000]] (EZM6) diver's chronograph}} German watch manufacturer ===== Foundation by Helmut Sinn ===== The **Sinn Spezialuhren GmbH & Co. KG** was founded in [[1956]] by [[Sinn, Helmut|Helmut Sinn]]. Mainly [[pilot's watch]]es and [[chronograph]]s were produced, which could be offered through direct sales at unbeatable prices. In September [[1994]], Helmut Sinn sold his company to the former [[IWC]] staff and engineer [[Lothar Schmidt]]. Afterwards Helmut Sinn was owner of the brands [[Guinand]], [[Chronosport]] and [[Jubilar]]. ===== Under Lothar Schmidt: New inventions and technologies ===== {{wst>image_l|Schmidt, Lothar|Lothar Schmidt\\ © [[Sinn]]}} [[Lothar Schmidt]] set new accents by putting new inventions and technologies at the service of the durable and robust watch. Thus, some models are equipped with an argon gas filling, which improves the indoor climate of the case and extends maintenance intervals. Similarly, the dehumidifying technology works by means of a copper sulphate capsule, which absorbes the humidity occurring in the case and signals the saturation level of the capsule by an integrated color display. Some of the [[dive watch]] models with [[quartz movement]] are equipped with a silicone oil filling. Thereby the case better withstands the high external pressure acting on the watch at greater depths. In addition, the filling provides a better readability of the dial under water, because it avoids the usual, annoying reflections. Another, now patented invention of the Sinn research is a completely oil-free [[Swiss lever escapement]]. In addition, they developed a special heat-resistant oil that can even accomplish its task at an extreme temperature range between -45 degrees and +80 degrees Celsius. Also in the field of [[magnetic field protection]] and scratch resistance of case materials (//tegimentation//), Sinn offers new solutions. Sinn manufactures navigation [[on-board clock]]s under the brand name Sinn NaBo® and [[chronograph]]s (SZ01 based on the [[Valjoux 7750]]). Another well-known watch range by Sinn includes the EZM series (//Einsatzzeitmesser// or mission timer) for police, federal border guard, fire brigades and rescue services. Also there is, matching to the company's headquarters in Frankfurt on Main, the [[Sinn 6000 Frankfurt Financial District Watch|Frankfurt Financial District Watch]] (//Finanzplatzuhr//). Newer models are the [[Sinn U1000|Taucherchronograph U1000]] (diver's chronograph) with a case in tegimented submarine steel, the [[expedition watch]] [[Sinn 900 Hummer|900 Hummer]] ([[Chronograph]]) and the [[Sinn 6100|Regulateur 6100]], which with his technical style is purposely simple and straightforward in contrast to many traditional [[regulator]] watches. ===== Models (selection) ===== {{wst>image_cr|Sinn|956 Klassik}} === Pilot's / Car driver's / Expedition watches === * //Pilot's watches // * //Pilot's chronograph // [[Sinn 103 St|103 St]], 103 St Ty, [[Sinn 103 Ti Ar|103 Ti Ar]], [[Sinn 103 Ti Ar|103 Ti Ar UTC]], [[Sinn 103 A Sa|103 A Sa]] * //Bundeswehr // [[Sinn 155 Pilot Chronograph|155 Pilot Chronograph]] * //Classical pilot's chronograph // [[Sinn 356 Flieger|356 Pilot]], [[Sinn 356 Flieger II|356 Pilot II]] * //Multi-function chronograph // [[Sinn 900 Pilot|900 Pilot]] * //Space chronograph // [[Sinn 142 St II|142 St II]] * Car driver's watches * //Car driver's chronograph // [[Sinn 303|303]], [[Sinn 303|303 Silver Ty]], [[Sinn 303|303 Silver 12]] * //Rallye chronograph // [[Sinn 917|917]], [[Sinn 956|956]], [[Sinn 956 Klassik|956 Classic]], [[Sinn 956 Corvette|956 Corvette]] * //Sports/world timer chronograph // [[Sinn 144|144 St]], [[Sinn 144|144 Ti]] * //Universal chronograph // [[Sinn 256|256]] * //Model railway chronograph // [[Sinn 303 M|303 M]] * //Instrumental watches // * [[Sinn 556|556]], [[Sinn 656|656]] * [[Sinn 657|657]], [[turning bezel]] * [[Sinn 856|856]], [[GMT]] * [[Sinn 857|857]], GMT, [[turning bezel]] * [[Sinn 902|902]], rectangular {{wst>image_cr|Sinn|756 Diapal UTC}} * //Duo chronograph // [[Sinn 756|756]], [[Sinn 756 Diapal UTC|756 Diapal (UTC)]], [[Sinn 757|757]] * //[[Expedition watch]]es // * //Multi function chronograph // [[Sinn 900|900]], [[Sinn 900 Hummer|900 Hummer]] * //Navigation chronograph // [[Sinn 903 St|903 St]], [[Sinn 903 H4|903 H4]] === Dive Watches === * //Dive watch (Quartz) // [[Sinn UX|UX]] * //Dive watch (mechanical) // [[Sinn U1|U1]], [[Sinn U2|U2 (EZM5)]], [[Sinn EZM 3|EZM 3]] * //Diver's chronograph // * 203 St, [[Sinn 203 TiAr|203 TiAr]], 203 Arctic * [[Sinn U1000|U1000 (EZM6)]] === Frankfurt Financial District Watches === * [[Sinn 6000 Frankfurt Financial District Watch|6000]], three time zones, [[chronograph]] * 6030, two time zones, [[chronograph]] * 6033, two time zones * 6036, three time zones * //World timer // [[Sinn 6060|6060]] * //Financial District Alarm Watch // [[Sinn 6066|6066]] === Classical Models === * //Regulator // [[Sinn 6100|6100]] === Awards === Sinn scored second place at the election "Best Brand 2007", organized by the pilot's magazine "aerokurier". At the competition "[[Golden Balance]]" (Goldene Unruh) (reader's choice of magazine "Focus" and [[Uhrenmagazin]]) Sinn received the following awards *[[2001]] model [[Sinn 6000 Frankfurt Financial District Watch|6000]], 2nd place (category C up to 5000 DM) *[[2002]] model 356 Jubi, 3rd place (category B up to 1000 €) *[[2005]] model [[Sinn 956 Klassik|956 Classic]], 2nd place (category B up to 5000 €) *[[2006]] model 6000 Jubi, 1st place (category C up to 10,000 €), model [[Sinn 956 Klassik|956 Klassik]], 2nd place (category B up to 5000 €) *[[2008]] model [[Sinn 6100|6100]] Regulateur, 1st place (category C up to 10,000,- €), model [[Sinn 757|757 UTC]], 3rd place (category B up to 5000,- €), model [[Sinn 2300|2300]], 3rd place (category D up to 25,000,- €) ===== The case manufacturer SUG ===== The Sinn Spezialuhren GmbH & Co KG contributed significantly to the foundation and establishment phase of the [[SUG|Sächsische Uhrentechnologie GmbH Glashütte (SUG)]] (Saxon watches technology) by the allocation of commissioned production of cases. In addition, there is a lively and fertile, close technology transfer between the two prosperous companies in Frankfurt and [[Glashütte]]. ===== The Sinn Catalogue book ===== Sinn generously offers to any interested watch friend the opportunity to send the current catalog for free. Unlike other catalogs available on the watch market, this one is a real, comprehensive hardcover book that is not also written in the usual style of self-commendations, but - committed to the restrained and modest, no-nonsense style of the company owner Lothar Schmidt - has to offer a wealth of interesting information and in part reads like a textbook. To anyone who is interested in mechanical watches at all, the reading of this book is strongly recommended. * [[http://www.sinn.de/en/Request_a_Catalogue.htm|Ordering of the Sinn Catalogue book]], optionally as direct download (PDF) ===== The Sinn Sales Partners ===== In addition to direct sales, where you get the watches ordered directly from Sinn by post and to your view, in recent years there has been built an increasingly dense network of so-called "deposits". These are watch shops that have a part of the total supply of Sinn watches in stock. Of course, for the interested watch enthusiast, if he is nearby, this is the best way to get oriented on the spot. * [[http://www.sinn.de/en/Sales_Partners_Worldwide.htm|Sinn Sales Partners Worldwide]] ===== Address ===== Sinn Spezialuhren GmbH\\ Wilhelm-Fay-Straße 21\\ 65936 Frankfurt am Main\\ Tel. +49 (0)69 97 84 14-0\\ Fax +49 (0)69 97 84 14-201 ===== Weblinks ===== *[[http://www.sinn.de/|Sinn]] (company homepage) ===== Literature ===== *[[Das ZEITGEFÜHL-Uhrenbuch]]; Author [[Gerd-Lothar Reschke]]; ISBN 3-938607-61-0 {{tag>Watch_brands Watch_brands_Germany}}