Sinn U50 Review - Better than the U1? 

I completely agree.

I agree. Sinn are not the good value they once were. I currently have an 856S which I've owned for 2 years. I owned a U2 for 11 years (sold in 2017). Sadly, I sold a EZM8 SDR which was good value when new. The Sinn Model T2 was also good value here in Europe before it was discontinued.

Great to hear that! I'm more convinced in buying one rite now! I have been looking at some longines and oris watches too but they seem to be more on the trendy fashion side as u mentioned. I think the U50 would fit me perfectly since I am oftern outdoors in the woods and I want to use the watch everyday and not need to leave it at home. Would you recommend the U1 over the U50 ? :)

@@HiltonFen I would try them both. I love chunky watches, so the U1 is my tool watch of choice! But you need a slightly larger shirt cuff on you watch arm. 😊 Seriously, few can tell then difference visually. It is down to which one feels better sitting on your wrist. 👊🏻

@@tangosierra911 Thanks! How does the weight feels like? Is it on the heavier side?

@@HiltonFen The U1 is on the heavier side, it feels like a gold watch in terms of weight. I love heavy watches, I would never get a carbon watch, for instance. It is a welcome heft on the silicone strap, and a serious heft on the metal bracelet. I switch between the two regularly. The metal bracelet is one of the most comfortable bracelets on the market. I bought the tegimented version, but I do not see a difference between the normal submarine steel and the tegimented steel. I bought the grey and black bezels and the black, red and metal bracelets.

Get it without the bracelet, and put it on a rubber strap, it's fantastic!

Are you kidding? Their bracelets are the most comfortable bracelets I’ve ever worn and I actually work for a living in all those of climates and locations. Their clasp isn’t flashy but it works.

@@Heywoodthepeckerwood the clasp on a 100 Euro Seiko also works . On 2k it has to be better

@@berserkkw I agreed. The clasp on the rubber strap looks much better made.

sounds a little nick picking. Try to scratch the bracelet with the Z-Hunter.

He also mentioned it later that its the same mvt as the oris. But the oris is the 200. Honestly, which a closed caseback though, what the heck is the difference. You can't see it at the back and the beat rate is the same! I'd love a 300 in my oris with see through back.

Bruce also said the Oris Sixty-five did not have a sapphire crystal...

@@bryce6290 not a sapphire caseback he said? Or the front crystal. Surely he knows its main crystal is sapphire

@@anthonyonline4740 go watch it dude

@@bryce6290 in guessing he did a review of a 65, that's what you're referring to?

Hey Dave, I have recently purchased the u50 fully tegimented version on bracelet and since you own one, how's is the weight for everyday use? For context, I daily a Seiko diver (spb213) but on a parachute style strap (Erika originals)? Can't wait to have it delivered next week

@@AteebTallaat Congrats on the U50T. My wrist is 6 .25. Daily is fine for me you know the watch is always there I like that weight sensation. Good luck with the watch. Stay safe and healthy.

Hi do you have discount from watchbuys or not sir ? I asked them about the discount but they did not that's why i passed the sinnu50

Yes and no at the same time. Some elements of Sinn watches are completely outdated (i.e. the clasp, most movements), while others are still a competitive advantage, that no other brand offers (i.e. AR dehumidifier, Diapal escapement). Just about every Tudor watch has more expensive alternatives out there, which are superior on almost every level. You can rarely say the same about Sinn watches.

Yeah, why spend $3k on a U-1 when you can (theoretically) get a Helm Vanuatu for $300.

@@stefanlazaralexandru Very true, but the U1 has precisely ZERO of those cool features you describe hahaha. That's my point. There watches that sell for around 1k are still good value. The models with all those features you describes are still good value. But not the U1 and probably quite a few others I can't think of right now.

I never thought about it but when you compare it to a Damasko you might have a point and when you compare it to an Archimede you absolutely definitely have a point. You can get a "tegimented" (hardened) Archimede for less than a grand with a similar movement and made in Germany.

Yes Sinn is expensive and the value really isn't totally there as much as it used to be. Seiko raised their prices and is not the value proposition they used to be either. The 5KX is higher priced and less features than the old SKX. Doxa does the same thing and sells a ETA based diver for almost 3k. At least with Sinn your still getting a really nice well finished accurate watch. Mine all have been accurate. Their customer service is wonderful too. Sinn is also a small company compared to others so production costs are probably high. Yeah you can buy other watches for the same price with a better movement like a Tudor. As far as movements i mean whats more tool watch than a ETA/Sellita. Reliable, accurate, easy to service. The technology that they use is not used in many other brands either. Damasko does make a nice watch. I bought a DC80 and i had to pay almost 700 extra dollars to get it on the bracelet. So the bracelet was almost 1/3 the cost of a 3k watch. I don't see value there either. Sinn and Damasko use the same technology because im pretty sure Mark at Long Island Watch mentioned that Damasko does the tegimenting of the cases and bracelets for Sinn. Sinn offers it at a lower price than Damasko. Yeah it sucks you cant get a Sinn for 1k anymore but i mean any of the similar brands did the same thing. Oris big crown pro-pilot used to sell new for 800 now they are around 1300-1400 and a Sinn 104 blows that watch away comparing apples to apples.

I was going to make the same comment. Also I’m waiting on the same watch but it’s been 3 months already. I have about 1 more to go :)

I hope you’re enjoying it- how’s it settling in?

@@fabers92 I ended up selling it! I didn’t like the heft/size for my 7” wrist. I no longer have a “collection”. Just my Explorer 124270 and my g shock! Thanks for asking. Did you get one?

@@triniboy05 Ah, well that is pretty much all one could ever want for a collection. Nice. No, not yet. I’m weighing up between the u50 and an ezm3f. Perhaps a 556 and another choice for a diver. I’m going in blind as I won’t be able to try them on, but I do like a watch with some heft!

@@fabers92 oh a big issue for me with the U50 was the bracelet too. I couldn’t quite dial in a great fit due to only 3 micro adjustment holes. I was disappointed that I immediately had to put it on a strap.

@@triniboy05 It’s just about the only negative I’ve heard over the Sinn family at their respective market places. Sorry to hear. Tbh I prefer to wear leather or a fabric but I always like to get the original bracelet too if available. Fingers crossed

That’s pretty much what all watch companies aspire for. It’s all in the name/marketing. Good for them I guess.

Tell that to rolex. They been ripping buyers off since day one.

@@zerox615 Nope.

Yes you are right, for a better price and a better watch i prefer the DAMASKO Dsub1

Whats the difference ?

@@ak99515ak Higher tier movement thiner than the SW200

A better comparison is the non tegimented version which $2500. Non of Tudors watches have the hardness of these. But with comparable steel the Tudor is more than 1k more, which makes up for the finishing differences

@@PrimedProductions that's very interesting, thank you. I guess the quality of the finishing is very much a cosmetic concern, when you consider that these are in essence a tool watch and so at 1k cheaper, there is no contest. Thank you for your comment

Nice choice, I have one as well.

Challenge accepted

@@BruceWilliams haha, just put it in your intro...discontinued baby. Tc

Moser is pure class. Amazing brand. One of the best.👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 panerai 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻 sell the Panerai and buy a u50 and a Omega SMP 300 the grey and blue dial with rubber strap. Then you are my idol!

@@vegardvang519 Omega has never interested me. I appreciate their movements but no much else. I’m selling the 959 but bought a beautiful and svelt Panerai Radiomir 574 yesterday while in Philly.

Thank you. So the issue with the lack of crispness of the edges if with other U50s as well and not just this one example? It would be good to know.

Correct I mispoke when I touched on the movement. Thanks for catching that