Not all Sinn's are ugly, for sure. But people like Sinn because they're quite 'techy', not exhorbitantly priced, often with a hardened case, and it's something else than the usual fair.
Nice tool watch as GADA
I'm looking for a toolish watch that can take hiking, running, mowing the lawn, swimming, grilling, fixing cars, drilling, kids and pets. It also needs to be good for traveling, not being interesting for mugging and can take a wife to dinner after a busy day (while traveling).
And it shouldn't be too big or tall for my flimsy 6,7 inch wrist.
This won't be my only watch, i have nice watches for office work, going out, etc. But i miss having a watch for afternoons and weekends where I don't want to be very worried about a watch getting a bump or two. But i still want it to be a watch to be proud on and happy to look at.
So my ideas are as follows, but feel free to add your own or endorse one of them. They are listed in no extra order. All are between 39 and 41.5 mm and 11 to 13.5 mm thick. All have a bracelet which is something i want. Prices are close (new or used) but it's clear Tag and Sinn are more expensive so i would go in preowned market for them, followed by Seiko, Archimede and Guinault.
Archimede 200 on bracelet
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Archimede diver
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Both are heavy duty watches with plenty WR and even hardened steel. Automatic, not quartz. 200 is 39mm, diver is bigger at 41,5 mm. Thickness is good at 12mm for both.
Seiko spb 143 and 149
Well known company, both nice divers. 143 is classic, 149 brings some fun with color but maybe too much for evening serious dinner. Both at bigger size at 40.5 mm and 13.2 mm thickness.
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Guinalt Silent Service
Interesting pick but i like the design. I don't know much about the company. Looks like American so i should also pay import tax. Saphire bezel. Good size at 41mm and 12.1mm thickness.
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Tag Heuer Aquaracer 200 quartz
The only quartz here but it would fit the tool watch category. It's not a problem for me. Size is very good at 40mm and only 11mm thickness. Looks good too.
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Sinn U50 Tegiment
Very known tool watch. Maybe even too toolish. Good size at 41mm and only 11,5mm thick. Hardened Steel.
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SINN EMZ 13.1
I'm only adding this one, because i like it a lot but it's way too thick at 41mm and huge 15 mm.
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This is what i selected so far. Any real world experiences with any of these watches would be great to share here. Any other ideas also.
And it shouldn't be too big or tall for my flimsy 6,7 inch wrist.
This won't be my only watch, i have nice watches for office work, going out, etc. But i miss having a watch for afternoons and weekends where I don't want to be very worried about a watch getting a bump or two. But i still want it to be a watch to be proud on and happy to look at.
So my ideas are as follows, but feel free to add your own or endorse one of them. They are listed in no extra order. All are between 39 and 41.5 mm and 11 to 13.5 mm thick. All have a bracelet which is something i want. Prices are close (new or used) but it's clear Tag and Sinn are more expensive so i would go in preowned market for them, followed by Seiko, Archimede and Guinault.
Archimede 200 on bracelet
Archimede diver
Both are heavy duty watches with plenty WR and even hardened steel. Automatic, not quartz. 200 is 39mm, diver is bigger at 41,5 mm. Thickness is good at 12mm for both.
Seiko spb 143 and 149
Well known company, both nice divers. 143 is classic, 149 brings some fun with color but maybe too much for evening serious dinner. Both at bigger size at 40.5 mm and 13.2 mm thickness.
Guinalt Silent Service
Interesting pick but i like the design. I don't know much about the company. Looks like American so i should also pay import tax. Saphire bezel. Good size at 41mm and 12.1mm thickness.
Tag Heuer Aquaracer 200 quartz
The only quartz here but it would fit the tool watch category. It's not a problem for me. Size is very good at 40mm and only 11mm thickness. Looks good too.
Sinn U50 Tegiment
Very known tool watch. Maybe even too toolish. Good size at 41mm and only 11,5mm thick. Hardened Steel.
SINN EMZ 13.1
I'm only adding this one, because i like it a lot but it's way too thick at 41mm and huge 15 mm.
This is what i selected so far. Any real world experiences with any of these watches would be great to share here. Any other ideas also.
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That's Ok. I have brands I don't like either. I just tried to answer your question why folk like Sinn
Depends on where you put the emphasis. My choices are: tool watch = U50, GADA = SPB143. Voted latter.
Definitely the TAG. I find myself grabbing mine more times than not because it goes with almost anything and is always ready to go.
I'll strap on my GW6900 for morning workouts, but then throw on the TAG for the rest of the day. I still planning on getting either a Chronomaster or GS 9F to scratch the HAQ itch, but for now the Aquaracer probably gets the most wrist time. If I can rock it with a flannel, it works for me.
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I'll strap on my GW6900 for morning workouts, but then throw on the TAG for the rest of the day. I still planning on getting either a Chronomaster or GS 9F to scratch the HAQ itch, but for now the Aquaracer probably gets the most wrist time. If I can rock it with a flannel, it works for me.
Honestly, any of these watches would work just fine. I bought this one from your list and for a weekend/trip/rugged watch it's fantastic. And at only 11mm thick, it's easily hidden under a cuff at dinner.
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