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German Explorer

Post by dnslater » Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:46 am

I recently obtained a Tuna as my weekend/evening watch, and as much as I loved looking at it, it was too large to be comfortable around the house. Decided to go a different direction and go for something with more of a minimalist Bauhaus vibe. I know a few here have owned the 556. I really like it. It is smaller than watches I typically own, but super comfortable and the large glossy dial give it a nice presence. 200m water resistance and a surprise divers extension give make it a nice all round beater that I can wear from the beach to boardroom.

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Not my shot, but shows the gloss dial.
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Re: German Explorer

Post by hoppyjr » Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:58 am

Congrats! I've always found these very attractive.
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Re: German Explorer

Post by 4pfrench » Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:59 am

i like it - NATO?
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Re: German Explorer

Post by dnslater » Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:01 pm

4pfrench wrote:i like it - NATO?
I'm a big bracelet guy, and I love Sinn bracelets, but I may have to pick one up for this watch. Here are a couple of net photos.....

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Re: German Explorer

Post by JBZ » Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:02 pm

Cool - not usually a Sinn fan, but I like this quite a bit.
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Re: German Explorer

Post by marchone » Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:04 pm

Clean.
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Re: German Explorer

Post by jeckyll » Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:33 pm

Looks great. Very flexible :-)

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Re: German Explorer

Post by moishlashen » Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:04 pm

I've always liked that one. Super clean. I don't remember them having an exhibition caseback-nice touch. Totally agree on your bracelet stance and also I think it would look finer than forg hair on a nato.
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Re: German Explorer

Post by moishlashen » Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:13 pm

aboen wrote:Not a sales pitch, just thought it looked pretty cool on it

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Love that OD green/black/silver/white color scheme-so classic.
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German Explorer

Post by fastward » Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:20 pm

Solid watch that punches above it's weight.
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Re: German Explorer

Post by dukerules » Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:27 pm

556 is a great piece.
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Re: German Explorer

Post by sinner » Wed Apr 16, 2014 1:39 pm

Love that watch...
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Re: German Explorer

Post by Ryeguy » Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:02 pm

Damn. I think I just found my next purchase.

What is the lug spacing on the 556? I'm guessing 20mm, but want to be certain.
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Re: German Explorer

Post by BBK357 » Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:54 pm

Damn Moish is right, finer than forg hair especially on NATO.
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Re: German Explorer

Post by dnslater » Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:55 pm

Ryeguy wrote:Damn. I think I just found my next purchase.

What is the lug spacing on the 556? I'm guessing 20mm, but want to be certain.
20mm. It is not a large watch.
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Re: German Explorer

Post by smalls » Wed Apr 16, 2014 5:59 pm

I love the 556. I do wish it was 40mm however.

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Re: German Explorer

Post by Sidheguitarist » Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:10 pm

fastward wrote:Solid watch that punches above it's weight.
Totally.


And that Drew strap is way bonus.
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Re: German Explorer

Post by 1954Selmer » Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:16 pm

Great piece. Love it. Enjoy
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Re: German Explorer

Post by CGSshorty » Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:32 pm

It's gorgeous, especially on canvas.
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German Explorer

Post by 4pfrench » Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:46 pm

aboen wrote:Not a sales pitch, just thought it looked pretty cool on it

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I think you have earned a pitch or two :thumbsup:


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Re: German Explorer

Post by koda240 » Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:17 pm

That's a perfect daily watch. Looks great on the NATO. Highly recommend a Drew canvas.
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Re: German Explorer

Post by bpax » Thu Apr 17, 2014 3:23 am

The 556 is a great, all purpose watch.
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Re: German Explorer

Post by jimyritz » Thu Apr 17, 2014 4:27 am

Congrats Nick..
Sinn did a nice job on that one.
Very versatile..

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Re: German Explorer

Post by fastward » Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:17 am

Rob @ Topper was amazed at the price and quality of this one.
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Re: German Explorer

Post by marchone » Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:27 am

It takes on a whole new persona on Drew's canvas. Well done.
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