I haven’t even watched the video yet but wanted to say thank you straight away for posting an 856 non UTC review, I think its the only one on RU-vid, currently deciding between this and a U50 ❤
Me too buddy, I go back and forth between these two as well. Currently leaning u50 for the bezel but the 856 makes a great case for itself as a more versatile everyday tool watch.
Totally agree with this review. I have this watch and 40mm sizing is perfect. I don’t wear the bracelet much, but prefer on a red. Rubber strap to bring contrast to the dial. Tegimented steel is rock solid. Have had it for 5 years and not a scratch on it. It’s more of an all Around tool watch than a diver like the u50 or other. Sometimes I do wish it had some color on the dial but the contrast deep black and AR coating is so good. I bought mine at the Sinn factory and was comparing with the 556, so glad I went with this finish and technology.
Thank you for the comments! I’ve owned the 556 in both variants, 856 in both variants, and the U50. Out of all of those I think the choice is between either the 556a or the 856 non-UTC for me. I love the 556i but at the end of the day I prefer the Arabic dial. My thoughts on the u50 are pretty well laid out in my review video if you want to check that out. Thanks again!
Thank you for the comments! I’ve owned the 556 in both variants, 856 in both variants, and the U50. Out of all of those I think the choice is between either the 556a or the 856 non-UTC for me. I love the 556i but at the end of the day I prefer the Arabic dial. My thoughts on the u50 are pretty well laid out in my review video if you want to check that out. Thanks again!
AGREED! with everything you shared. My only three gripes about the 556 series. 1. The date window is tiny. 2. The second black back of hand when moving the black portion for a few seconds the hour and minute hands white section interfere with the atheistic. Suggestion trim secondhand tail or paint a little bit less white on the hour and minute hands. 3. (both series 556,856) COME ON SINN! These lines would be perfect if the second hand was not a different shade of the hands. OR lume the second hand, its also a good way to make sure you watch is opperating. T)
Thanks for your comment! To address your points 1. the date window is different (!) on the 555a and 556i (!!) check out my comparative review video. 2. I think the back of the hand (tail) is needed to counterbalance and I like the look but point taken. 3. Agree on this point. But still great great watches. 👍🏽
Great to see your video. Today I gave away my 556a and still contemplating about getting the 856. my thoughts: the dial symmetry is better on the 856 (size of numbers vs diameter). And the features are great making this like the „real“ explorer I in the sense of engineering and durability first. That one when working at space X or going for submarine southpole trip. Also - but that’s personal- the 40 mm is better for most larger wrists. What I like about the 556a is the bracelet. It looks so good in standard steel. And the tegimented version just looks stealthy/almost military in comparison and thus it misses the dressier aspect (which would be an art of Rolex: making rugged watches looking good in a dressier scenario). Finally I think both watches deserve cosc specs. But my 556a was 9s too fast. I think the 856 sellita 300-1 are better regulated (top and sometimes even cosc).
I have the 856 S UTC for 7 years now - it’s one of my favourites in my collection and the UTC/GMT function makes it a perfect travel watch and the tegemented case is so durable and still looks new today. I am considering adding another Sinn to the collection and have been looking at the 556i or 856. I can’t seem to decide 😅
Awesome! Between those two I’d probably take the 556i in your situation just to have something a bit different. Alternatively the 856 with the rotating bezel would be another option. Check out my 856 UTC video too!
Just to clarify, 'ice hardening' is a proprietary process used by Damasko, and one which results in loss of corrosion resistance. Tegimented is more of a surface hardening.
I like the proportions of this better than the 556. What do you think about the 856 vs the Tudor Ranger? With 2nd hand luxury watch prices dropping they're not a million miles away from each other now.
@@soundsoserious oh I've seen it, that's why I asked because I knew you'd had experience with both! The dial pops on the Sinn more and it definitely looks a bit more purpose driven.
