New Sinn TESTAF DIN 8330 models

MDF · Post by **MDF** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 1:59 pm

Joeprez wrote:I think I need another 857

I am selling mine you know......

MDF · Post by **MDF** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 3:01 pm

andrema wrote:I like the Shorty version...

^ that's the one I really want, soon I hope!

Joeprez · Post by **Joeprez** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 3:08 pm

MDF wrote:
Joeprez wrote:I think I need another 857
I am selling mine you know......

I have to sell the Alpina first to even consider adding a Sinn again

MDF · Post by **MDF** » Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:59 pm

Joeprez wrote:
MDF wrote:
Joeprez wrote:I think I need another 857
I am selling mine you know......
I have to sell the Alpina first to even consider adding a Sinn again

I know how it goes, PM me if and when you are ready.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:33 pm

They are on the WatchBuys site now. There is a video in German with English subtitles that shows some of the new testing.

http://www.watchbuys.com/store/pc/Sinn- ... 0p3026.htm

kempoman · Post by **kempoman** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 6:39 am

Thanks for the heads up, Chris. I always wonder if the non TESTAF model like a EZM13 shall have the same performances.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 1:14 pm

kempoman wrote:Thanks for the heads up, Chris. I always wonder if the non TESTAF model like a EZM13 shall have the same performances.

That's a good question. I can't imagine there is a significant enough difference in the case designs that a 13 wouldn't pass all the testing, but I don't know for sure.

spring-diver · Post by **spring-diver** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 8:17 pm

Very nice!!!

The 857 would be the one for me!

Axelay2003 · Post by **Axelay2003** » Wed Sep 28, 2016 3:04 pm

Okay, I'm falling in love with the 103 Ti UTC IFR.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Wed Sep 28, 2016 3:44 pm

Axelay2003 wrote:Okay, I'm falling in love with the 103 Ti UTC IFR.

Do it.

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Wed Sep 28, 2016 4:20 pm

The new 103 is more of a fail the more I see it. 30min counter? Dumb decision:

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Axelay2003 · Post by **Axelay2003** » Wed Sep 28, 2016 5:29 pm

I like the layout of the 103 UTC TESTAF, but love the hands better on the 103 UTC IFR. I believe the GMT hand is also lumed unlike the one in the TESTAF.

I would think the aesthetics will be excellent on the IFR in the flesh.

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Wed Sep 28, 2016 6:09 pm

Axelay2003 wrote:I like the layout of the 103 UTC TESTAF, but love the hands better on the 103 UTC IFR. I believe the GMT hand is also lumed unlike the one in the TESTAF.

I would think the aesthetics will be excellent on the IFR in the flesh.

I think the 103 TESTAF and TESTAF UTC blow the new one out of the water.
I've had them all, but like rahul I prefer the bottom of the barrel, 103 acrylic..
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But a Sinn pilot in any form is better than most choices.

blowfish89 · Post by **blowfish89** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 4:58 pm

I agree with you Ben. The syringe hands make the watch, and it is the lack of those that is preventing me from getting the more modern techy Sinn chronos. A vintage Sinn 103 (101) with nice patina would be the grail watch for me.

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 7:09 pm

blowfish89 wrote:I agree with you Ben. The syringe hands make the watch, and it is the lack of those that is preventing me from getting the more modern techy Sinn chronos. A vintage Sinn 103 (101) with nice patina would be the grail watch for me.

100% agree. Wish I could find a 101.

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Axelay2003 · Post by **Axelay2003** » Fri Sep 30, 2016 1:04 pm

And it has been chosen...

I asked my 9 year old son this morning which he preferred and why.

Drum roll please......

The UTC TESTAF. I tried to like the IFR, but my son agrees with my first choice. That was easy enough.

I think if the date window on the IFR had the same white square outline as in the TESTAF, it would have at least balanced the IFR dial.

dukerules · Post by **dukerules** » Fri Sep 30, 2016 1:56 pm

BBK357 wrote:
blowfish89 wrote:I agree with you Ben. The syringe hands make the watch, and it is the lack of those that is preventing me from getting the more modern techy Sinn chronos. A vintage Sinn 103 (101) with nice patina would be the grail watch for me.

100% agree. Wish I could find a 101.

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The 101 is absolute perfection. You guys can keep your CuSO4 capsules, DIAPAL escapements, and sapphire crystals, old school Sinn does it for me.

rockmastermike · Post by **rockmastermike** » Fri Sep 30, 2016 3:50 pm

Axelay2003 wrote:And it has been chosen...

I asked my 9 year old son this morning which he preferred and why.

Drum roll please......

The UTC TESTAF. I tried to like the IFR, but my son agrees with my first choice. That was easy enough.

I think if the date window on the IFR had the same white square outline as in the TESTAF, it would have at least balanced the IFR dial.

Congratulations, Gerard - can't wait to hear your thoughts

rockmastermike · Post by **rockmastermike** » Fri Sep 30, 2016 3:53 pm

This hand wound 103b was heavenly and easily my favorite Sinn that I've owned....perfect patina, date (no day)......wish I still had it.

blowfish89 · Post by **blowfish89** » Fri Sep 30, 2016 4:14 pm

^I am looking to buy something like that. If you see one let me know. Also there is a cool Sinn 103 Herbert Meyer LE from 2014 with faux patina markers, can't find that one anywhere either.

Panerai7 · Post by **Panerai7** » Fri Sep 30, 2016 4:49 pm

rockmastermike wrote:
Axelay2003 wrote:And it has been chosen...

I asked my 9 year old son this morning which he preferred and why.

Drum roll please......

The UTC TESTAF. I tried to like the IFR, but my son agrees with my first choice. That was easy enough.

I think if the date window on the IFR had the same white square outline as in the TESTAF, it would have at least balanced the IFR dial.
Congratulations, Gerard - can't wait to hear your thoughts

Good choice, congrats
I still miss my 103 once in a while. Always wished the made it 42

Axelay2003 · Post by **Axelay2003** » Fri Sep 30, 2016 5:04 pm

I'm excited.

andrema · Post by **andrema** » Sat Oct 01, 2016 10:43 am

A 102 would be nice...

WRbrooklyn · Post by **WRbrooklyn** » Mon Oct 03, 2016 2:39 pm

blowfish89 wrote:^I am looking to buy something like that. If you see one let me know. Also there is a cool Sinn 103 Herbert Meyer LE from 2014 with faux patina markers, can't find that one anywhere either.

That Herbert Mayer edition has always appealed to me. I've been looking for months with no luck. I even called the store in Frankfurt, spoke to a great dealer over there (Ralf Beinenz at RLX5513), and began directly messaging people on Instagram who post photos of it. No luck whatsoever. One of the Instagram owners said that he scooped up his Herbert Mayer LE from a seller who didn't realize it was an LE. Whether apocryphal or true, it's not encouraging!
Good luck in your search.

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Mon Oct 03, 2016 2:45 pm

^^

Yep, only seen one for sale.

It is one of the best looking Sinn models I've ever seen. Love the hands and the date only function.

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