The SW500 is based on the ETA 7750 and is a unidirectional winder, it is winding normally, it's good. This is my favorite watch of yours, I love salmon dials I have three and this one really stands out. I think Sinn has a reputation of making very conservative, buttoned-down tool and dress watches but they have some really colorful and wild dials out there that a lot of people may not know about.
Thank you for the info about the rotor, that makes me feel better for not taking it to a watch maker :D It is definitely one of my favorites, I would like to add maybe one more Salmon dial to my collection, but every time I look at the Sinn, I just feel that I only need one :D Totally agree, they are very conservatives, but their wild colored dials make their watches come to life, I especially like the 103 St G as well.
Abdul! thank you for your earlier comment; I have two suggestions regarding the watch, demagnetize your watch and retest. The automatic watch operates in a bi-directional movement, the winding spring cannot be overwound, the spring has a butterfly configuration that will allow it to slip if wound to tight preventing breakage. I believe the auto winder is functioning properly. The fly wheel is made to move with the slightest movement in either direction.
Thank you for watching and commenting John. Ahh ok, I thought the rotor action might be to smooth :D I will do that, I demagnetize and then retest again.
Ah, thank you for taking measurements! I've been thinking that the listed 15mm thickness is just a bit too thick on my small-ish wrists lol - but 14mm should be sorta large for me, but still fit me well. Thanks!
I love this watch. Would love to see it in person before pulling the trigger though. Not many authorised dealers of Sinn in the UK so it might be a struggle. The dial colour varies drastically in photo’s, from bright and pale to a darker copper colour.
I totally recommend the watch James, you will definitely be positively surprised. You are totally right, as each batch of dials have different tone of salmon, as they are made out of bronze, so the react differently due to various conditions, that is why you will find variations from the same watch.
Yes, it might very well be. They made the early ones with 7750, but later all they used were the SW500. The Rotor movement gives the impression that it is a SW500. Thank you very 😁 its definitely a keeper 🙏
Thanks or sharing this great (and rare!) watch. Not easy to get now - Sinn out of stock. As another has said below, the free spin of the rotor isn't a problem, just a sign of the very efficient unidirectional winding of the brilliant Valjoux 7750 (or Selita 500) movement. While the rotor spins both ways, it only winds one way. As the bearings free up from use the rotor will spin very easily and can be felt on the wrist. If it stops winding that is a bad sign as bearing wear can destabilise the heavy rotor and shear the transfer gears. I wouldn't see the need for Sinn to service it, any decent watchmaker should be able to service a 7750.
Thanks James so much for the kind words and the information. I actually took it to my watch maker and he said the same thing that the movement is working perfectly fine and this is a normal thing for that Valjoux. Definitely the Salmon dial makes it even more special.
Awesome collection Jay, wear them in great health. The Sinn will definitely surprise you of how much you will love it :D Cause I love mine more everyday
@@AbdulRWatches oh I see now its an older piece. I might have missed that in the video :) But regardless, they are all individually regulated to COSC certification accuracy, even though obviously not certified. Great watches!
Thanks Ajushi for the tip, I think this one has a Valjoux 7750, as per what my watchmaker says. But I will keep that in mind, the next time I have a SW-500 on the timegrapher :D
Agree, it is a fantastic watch for the money. I think the Salmon dial is just perfect for this watch. I also like the 103 ST G (green dial) it is only a bit bigger than the 356.
Yes, the color is salmon, but the material of the dial is copper, as such each dial is different, but they all are salmon at the end of the day. I hope that helps.
