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Where are SINN 556 (plus other) watch cases made?

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Does anyone know where sinn manufacture their 556 cases?
 
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I have been looking at getting a German made watch and sinn was my first pick, specifically the 556a, then it was pointed out that not all their cases have the SUG engraving. Hadn’t thought much about it before but assumed the cases were made in Germany still. After emailing them, they confirmed the cases for the 556 are no longer manufactured by SUG but other well known housing manufactures. I replied asking if they could tell me if that’s still in Germany and if not where. No answer yet but hoping someone can help.
 
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OP let us know if you find out!

I remember a few early posts addressing this issue on the 556 thread, back when some 556 cases were still stamped. If I remember correctly, someone got a response saying they were stamped randomly by SUG depending on the batches.

But still, I’m really curious to know who manufactures them now. Sinn prices increase every September and I don’t think (or at least I don’t want to 😂) their production is as large to be outsourced for cost-cutting.
 
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The post I previously mentioned:
Justrol said:
I finally recieved a reply from Sinn regarding the lack of the "SUG" logo on my 6500 series 556I. I asked who manufactures the case now since it is obviously not SUG or at the very least if they could confirm that the case is still made in Germany and recieved a very disappointing response: "we are sorry but that information is not available to the public".

I won't venture to hypothesize where the case is now being manufactured because that would only attract the attention of the "watch police". I will say however that despite the non-SUG case the 556 is still a great value since I was able to confirm that they still use the top grade 2824 movement. Regardless, I'm still a bit jealous of you 556 owners with the perlage detail and SUG case!
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theunsureavenger said:
yes kind of a shame if it’s as I maybe believe it might be as I’ve been looking at the 556 for a long time. But the whole made in Germany thing was one of the big reasons. Along with everything else about the watch.
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Totally agree. The only other reason they may not be disclosing information is perhaps it's a new relationship with another manufacturer and as Sinn transitions from their existing they are obligated not to communicate anything... Perhaps wishful thinking. Maybe I should just start coming up with alternatives.
 
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It would not surprise me to learn that they sub the 556 case out to Ickler. Makes sense, doesn't it?

Or it could be that they are manufactured by a higher end company who would rather not have their name sullied, having it known that they manufacture cases for a much cheaper watch.

If it's that important, buy used, and confirm case provenance. It was cool to find the SUG imprint on a 656 I bought...
 
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I recently asked Laco the same question about their higher end fliegers, specifically asking if they are made in Germany or at least Europe. Received a similar answer, nothing like yes or no, only that they prefer to keep their suppliers confidential. Can't help but think at PRC... But then as long as the case is properly finished for the money it's fine to me.
 
#45 ·
It would not disappoint me to learn that the case of a new 556A at $1510 was manufactured in China to Sinn spec. Especially if it meant that they were maintaining, rather than raising price.

I understand that this is not the case where others are concerned. However, I do manufacturing management in a different industry - largely we use domestic USA sources, but occasionally offshore/Asia/China. Different perspective, on my end.

Funny bit is, I purchased a used 656, not because of parts provenance - the SUG stamp is more an easter egg kind of deal to me, than a requirement - but for many of the other qualities. Solid caseback, anti-magnetic properties beyond basic 2824 DIN spec, thinner than 556A, ETA 2824 movement, and bead blast finish. I would assume that if Sinn had continued to make the 556 series to the same level as the 656, it would be priced closer to an 856 than the current 556 models.
 
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UPDATE ** with the help of a fellow watch guy sinn were contacted and have said the following -
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Thank you so much for you call. I did some research
and am able to tell you that our 556 cases are made
by the SUG Manufacture (Sächsische
Uhrentechnologie GmbH Glashütte).
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so I can only assume my initial response was more in regards to the cases getting stamped by SUG. I guess they manufacture the cases but just don’t take the time to stamp them anymore. So alls well that ends well 😁
 
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I recognize this is quite an old thread, but I thought I'd throw in my own experience, because I looked into it. SUG has a tendency to brand its cases. But Sinn, like other manufacturers, does occasionally rely on Swiss suppliers for their parts. This can include cases, for example, as there are some made in Switzerland. I suspect, however, these are probably the 'normal' steel cases, and for things like Tegiment or U-Boat steel, SUG does that work, and hence stamp those quite frequently.
 
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