Gotta think if you want the prototypical workhorse Sinn under 2k it would be a Sinn 104 on bracelet. Lots of options with the different faces - black / white and some of the variations in gray, green etc. I actually like the black dial with the numbered variant. It looks more like a pilot watch to me than the more standard dial with subseconds. Screw down crown and 200 meter water resistance so basically a functioning dive watch while dressy enough to wear to work or dress down with jeans. Just an excellent watch.

Sinn 104 A St Sa on H-Link Bracelet

Automatic winding pilot's watch in steel on bracelet

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Not an owner but have been lusting after the 556i. That’s what I would go with.

 

Or the 856 which is essentially the same watch but 40mm.

 

I went with the 857 UTC and have been very happy! I picked it up on Ebay for under 2K on the bracelet.

 

 

104 or the 556, IMHO.

 

Proud 556i owner for years. It is a hell of a watch for the price and about as versatile as they come

 

Well I think pretty much any one you like at that price point would be great. 104 556 or ezm3f

 

I vote 104 if you want/need a rotating bezel (I prefer the matter version), otherwise 556i. If you’re up for something a little more durable/toolish, EZM3/3F. I also love the 756 if you want to try a chrono, though it does wear tall. The 756 is a tough watch though (hardening, Argon anti-humidity, anti-magnetic cage, special lubricant…

 

”Dressy” 104
”Tool” EZM 3 (or U1/UX if you can find one)
”Casual” 556
”Oozes Cool” 103 Acrylic on strap

There are others, but these are the tops IMO

 

I second the 856, I have it in black non utc on a nice nato strap and I love it as my everyday. I have similar style as you as well, tangomat for office/formal, Hamilton khaki king on a leather strap for casual and seiko skx for dive


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103 acrylic

 

Can you define what you would consider as BEST? That is quite subjective, and my idea of best may not be your idea of best.

 

Just collecting opinions. Looking for comfortable, versatile and durable... Open to interpretation beyond that.

 

How about the quintessential SINN U1?

 

The U1 for me will always be the Sinn watch. Unique beautiful and kind of a Sinn symbol. Also the proportions are just perfect in my opinion. People claim the U50 is better but I think the size of the U1 is pure perfection.

 

103 St Hd

 

The Sinn U1.
Normally I wouldn’t get excited about a dive watch with a SW200, unidirectional bezel and screw down crown, but the U1 is such an original design; I also appreciate that it’s metallurgically interesting and highly functional. My wrists are small, and it wears really well.

As an alternative the 103 Acrylic. I got mine to replace a Damasko DC56 that I didn’t gel with.

The 103 doesn’t wear thick, due to the effect of the steel case, anodised bezel and top hat crystal. It’s also very pretty, something I didn’t appreciate until I had one.

Both the 556 and 104 are fine, but I don’t find either compelling, and the 104 in particular feels like a neutered 103

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I have one on order and can’t comment as an owner yet. Quite a unique 70s aesthetic which you can’t get new elsewhere, and the other alternatives are vintage / frail / expensive. AR on the inside only and playful red chronograph hands.

Dave


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The Sinn U1.
Normally I wouldn’t get excited about a dive watch with a SW200,

Lots of early U1 with ETA 2824 ...

 

 

First sinn I'd agree probably a 104.

 

 

My money:

656. My favorite Sinn, anyway, and luckily, used, closer to $1k than $2k.

 

Another vote for the 104, here. The green dial above is gorgeous, but I really love mine in blue. It's very deep blue that looks black most of the time indoors.

edited to add: also quite slim at 11.5mm and hugs the wrist perfectly.

 

I would say the best value for a Sinn under $2k is the EZM3. In fact I would say it’s probably one of the best values in the secondarily market in general.

• Tested based on European diving equipment standards and certified by DNV
• Ar-Dehumidifying Technology enhances functional reliability and freedom from fogging
• Magnetic Field Protection up to 100mT (=80,000 A/m)
• Functionally reliable from –45 °C up to +80°C
• Waterproof and pressure-resistant to 500 m diving depth (= 50 bar), certified by DNV
• Low pressure resistant

12mm think and 47mm lug to lug make it an excellent daily watch.

But I’m a bit bias

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I'll add the 856 in all its versions, I own the 856 S UTC. It's the definition of understatement for me, so much technology in such a subtle package.
It's hard to find it used these days and sometimes the prices are irrational, I managed to get it at a fair €1400.

 

My purely subjective opinion:

- My favourite would be the U1. Unique and iconic look. Solid watch.

- As was mentioned earlier, the EZM 3 is great value for money, and more versatile

- but the best, imho and since it apparently can be found <2k, would be the UX. Oil-filled HAQ. The only reason I prefer the U1 is the looks. A UX with the hands and dial of a U1 would be my dream watch.

 

As others have noted, the EZM3 gets my vote. It’s a great watch with all the Sinn tech and aesthetic. I love the matte black dial with touches of red.