Sinn continue to be underrated in my opinion. Their accuracy is always top notch. My current Sinn 104 green runs close to zero on wrist all day and maybe plus or minus one, off wrist. They have some great designs and as stated, it seems they are unconcerned with following others and just want to make high quality pieces. I think I might pick up this one. I could imagine many thinking this might be unattractive but I love it.
Agree. Regrettably I sold my 104, however it was probably the most accurate watch I owned. If there is one criticism I'd say they need to improve their deployment clasp.
Agree with the general coolness of the brand. Looking at the Watchbuys website though is disappointing. It’s like they just carry a small portion of the brand’s calalogue, and even those it seems that 60 - 70% are out of stock...
I have had my U1 blue fully tegimented for about a year and a half. I work with my hands in pretty rough conditions. On the ground, on rooftops and all over uncomfortable places. It still looks brand new. This thing is a tank and I love it.
I know NO ONE who doesn’t like this watch! Everybody I show it says: GREAT WATCH! The only „downside“ for some of them is, that this watch is very „tooly“ and sporty. So it’s not wearable in every occasion.
@@TeddyBaldassarre i once visited their mini museum. A really great place. Btw, would you sell your 556 for this one or would you better keep the 556 with it’s more casual design?
I’ve had a U1 for six months now, and the legibility cannot be overstated. I’ve heard people comment on it, and it was always clear from pictures that it’s true. What isn’t clear until you wear one for a month, is just how much it’s true. I’ve worn Seiko divers since 92 iirc, and have always enjoyed their simplicity and legibility. The U1 is on another level. In low light, the ONLY thing you see is the hands and markers. It’s like voodoo. Also, even though the lume is not as bright as my seikos for sure, it’s more legible after a couple of hours. If I wake up at 3-4 am wearing a Seiko, I have to squint to see the time and it takes a few seconds to read it. The U1 is almost instantly readable in the same circumstance. These watches are fantastic, and my U1 will forever remain my daily.
Having a Sinn U50 dive watch, is like sitting in your Landrover Defender Tomb Raider and watching at all the SUV´s out there on the streets. Best regards Oni
Sinn is the best! Support a small company that makes wonderful and unique sturdy watches!! The entry level Sinns are nice, but it really gets started on value around this U50, U1, T2 all the high tech ones. To me, they feel on par with stuff 10k+. Despite its tool looks, it feels and looks very expensive in person. Rolex doesn't need another customer!
Great review Teddy. Lov my U50T on bracelet. This model will give Sinn more respect and owners of the 104 or 556 a diver to get. The technology and durability is great for Sinn owners an the watch community. Keep the reviews coming. Stay healthy and safe Thank You for your work.
As someone afflicted with small wrists, I’m so glad to see Sinn getting slightly smaller. Now, if they can just come out with a model with the sword hands from the the UX.
As a commercial diver,U1 nothing else. I got a lot of Watches but when iam welding in 170 Meters. It's the Watch you cannot break or scratch. And you can wear her to a Tuxedo or a diver Suit. Great Watch greetings from Germany.
Sinn timepieces are fantastic tool watches! As mentioned, probably not for everyone, but for those who dare to be outside - and surpass - other mainstream brands. Yours faithfully, a humble owner of a Sinn pilot chrono for two decades.
I owned and loved the Sinn U1 for about a year. I had to let it go for financial reasons and miss it so! This U50 though is really a win! Watching that little Chicklet second hand go around is a pleasure. The T2 is also high high on my list. I love what Sinn does, they are so unique and cool. Save some money, dont buy an omega or rolex, enjoy the coolness of these German rigs!! The tegimented metal that Sinn does is INCREDIBLE, almost as hard as sapphire and crazy scratch resistant. The fully teg models are probably worth the extra cost if you want a real tank of a watch! I had the one with only teg on the bezzel and wow was it perfect despite trying to abuse it at one point by doing car work with it on. Review the Sinn 103!!! Is it the perfect vintage chronograph? I think so! In person the 103 sa st is just a dream. Another one I really should not have sold!!!! I will be buying a 103 again soon, its too perfect. Also the Sinn 140 is super cool! All the Sinn!
I bought the u50 late last year and had to wait about 3 months for delivery. When it arrived, I was dismayed by its weight. So I kept putting off using it or sizing the silicon straps. I’m an avid scuba diver and while I use digital metering equipment, I also wear analog equipment as back up on every dive. About 2 months ago, I decided to try out the u50 before making a decision on keeping it. I used a nato strap to avoid sizing the silicon straps in case I didn’t want to keep the watch. As soon as I wore it, I realised it was exceptionally well designed - the weight disappeared and it felt very comfortable on my wrist. And as a diving tool, it is perfect. Legible and sound and perfect luminescent markers for night diving. It is clearly a precision tool and extremely well engineered and presented. Confidence inspiring. As soon as I returned from that dive trip, I sized both the red and black straps and will keep the watch and use it on every dive. Frankly, I like it so much, I have been using it as my daily and giving my Rolex Explorer (2010, 114270) a break. Good diver’s watch for divers.
Just got mine a few weeks ago. Absolutely love it and it’s not like I needed another dive watch. My recommendation is get the fully tegmented version. This is something that truly makes this brand and watch unique plus it will keep the watch looking new. Bracelet is awesome but one complaint. No micro adjustment but an old technology of 3 holes for the pin to move around. I’m sure cost is a big factor and frankly for the money this is still a value buy relative to other brands with less quality. For me it was a choice between the U50 and the EZM 1.1. Soooo glad I did the u50.
Great comprehensive review. I want one. I had a 104 that I recently traded that was pretty much +/-0 day. After a week +1 total. I never really bonded with it because of the high polish and chunky non-drilled thru lugs. Seriously considered getting it blasted. If it was 39mm with a SS engraved bezel, an inky black dial and the case and bezel had an overall fine brush or soft blast finish I would have kept it. This U50 really appeals to me. Love the thinness, the finish, the bezel matching the case, the crown position and the strong tool presence without being elephantine in size. Much appreciated with 6 3/8" wrist. Unfortunate for me however is the price of admission.
Love Sinn...I’m currently looking at the U1 SE, fully tegimented in black (from Watchbuys) I like the larger size at 44mm, and those syringe hands are so iconic! Thanks for the great content Teddy!
Have had a U50t on order for 2 weeks now through the Canadian dealer. Love it’s purpose and especially the date, very practical. Dress watches make me feel uncomfortable.
My Sinn U50 MOP black tegimented is arriving this Friday. I actually gifted my U50 last year - so I was missing this perfectly sized tool watch. Ordered the silicone strap too. Love Sinn. Have the 556i and the Damanzener ( very limited ) watches.
@@NathanChisholm041 If you really can't read the time on a U50, I strongly recommend hiring the services of an ophthalmologist... Plus, for over 50 years no one seemed to complain about the legibility of the Rolex Submariner or Sea-Dweller, and they were 40mm.
@@johnnyguitar6697 As an actual diver no one uses any of those watches lol! It's a dive computer and my 45mm Citizen or Seiko on my other wrist! Desk divers....
@@NathanChisholm041 It's been many, many years since anyone actually needed a dive watch to dive. Which is why I don't quite understand your comment about the size of the U50. Which, by the way, is easily as legible under any light condition as the Panerai Luminor 44, Seiko Marinemaster 300 or Tudor Pelagos I have owned.
Teddy - I have just recently gotten in to the watch thing. I have done some serious deep dives into watches. I purchased the Drive De Cartier about 8 years ago and just purchased the Zenith Original Chronomaster. I have now gotten into this S50 as a change of pace watch. What is your opinion of the silver bracelet versus the black one? I would appreciate anyone's input. Thanks in advance.
Love both but the tegimented Steel bracelet is lovely and makes it more wearable in different settings. You can always buy the rubber strap later anyway. It looks great on a NATO too
My non tegimented U1 is turning 6 this year. I've taken it everywhere and never babied it but can pass off as LNIB if not for some light wear on the clasp. About as tool watch as tool watches can go.
This watch is really nice . I think you should do a review on a hailos fairwind watch . It’s such an amazing watch . I know you would love it !! It’s from Canada and it’s amazing
Teddy, I love your channel but fifteen minutes of that seventeen minute video was looking at the dial from fancy camera angles. Only about one minute was on anything else. There's so much more to watch ownership than looking at the face. I know the packaging can change from different markets but it would be nice to see that and more on the clasp and case back.
@@AcmeRocket I know what you mean, think im going to start saving up for a u50 now. Being a submariner and not having a sub inspired watch just feels like there is something missing haha
One is on its way to me right now! I just love the effect of the double AR coating. I have a Damasko DA43 and got hooked on how when AR is done right the crystal just disappears.... I know Omega does the double AR too on some models. Any other companies doing that?
Great review once again. I’m a self professed Sinn aholic. The U series was what initially got them on my radar. Ended up getting the 857 UTC all black tegimented which is still my daily user.
The Sinn U50 is already a future purchase for me. Currently saving for the 556, and then I'm thinking I'll be saving for a Nomos Tangente 35 afterwards. Also looking at the Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 and, like I mentioned, the U50.
this watch is going to flop. anyone who's looking for affordable "pure utilitarian tool" dive watch will buy tudor pelagos, this watch is competing in the wrong segment of the market.
@@johnnyguitar6697 That isn't enough information to provide a complete picture though. Sinn is a very tiny company with small production output, wait list doesn't say much if they can only manage to crank out tiny numbers. If the demand keeps up after the initial hype wears off, it will then be judged a success. Secondary resale market is usually a good measure, since grey market truly reflect the desirability of a watch and the actual real price people are willing to pay.
@@OperationNonsense The U1 has been a hit for Sinn for many years now, and seeing that the U50 is basically the same watch that's now wearable on a larger section of the population, there's no reason for it not to continue to sell well in the future. Prices on the second hand market will probably drop once the production bottleneck is resolved, but that's the case for every brand save Rolex and Patek. By the way, I used to own a Tudor Pelagos, which is indeed a great watch, but let it go because it wore too large and thick.
@@johnnyguitar6697 You bring up some good points, the slimness of the U50 is a huge leg up. But considering the overall superior quality of the Pelagos, from fit and finish to the bracelet, to the movement ticking away inside the case, I still think tool watch buyers will gravitate towards Pelagos by huge margin, especially when the 2 are so similar in price. Additionally, tool watch buyers usually are not the demographic who cares about case thickness or elegance on wrist. The tool watch crowd tends to prefer oversized watches in my experience. My point is, improved dimensions will not be a pull for this watch, since anyone looking for elegant watch will just buy additional pieces from an entirely different category of watches. It's just my prediction though, we'll see how it sells after a few years of data.
@@OperationNonsense Well, it was enough of a pull for me to get this watch, and I have sporting activities almost every day. Judging by the initial reactions, it seems to have hit a spot in the market that was not well catered for, i.e. a more compact tool watch. Same goes for the Seiko SPB line, which has been pretty popular since its introduction.
Haha! That's exactly how I felt even a month ago, but the more I keep seeing the U1 and U50, the more I start to see the appeal. I've gone from full blown hating it, to now I'm kind of in love with it (in theory at least).
Great watch brand and nearly ordered one, but currently in the U.K. , having left the European Union, I’d be paying local sales tax in Germany, then import tax into the U.K. and a handling fee by the courier, so until it’s all sorted out you’d be overpaying massively at the moment
I do not think you have to pay German sales tax when you order a watch directly from Sinn. The just shave off 19% of the item value on the customs declaration when they send a package to country outside of EU.
Great review and I like this piece for its more subdued and matted finish, which is more utilitarian for a premium dive watch. Btw, you and I have the same wrist size so your hands-on videos are also a great reference for how the piece would look on me. Cheers, Teddy!👍🏻
I have my reservations about the movement being the SW300. I actually would have preferred the SW200, as I am very comfortable with the ETA2824-2 (what the SW200 is based on) but have had some terrible issues in the past with the thinner ETA2982-A2 (which the SW300 is based on)
Nothing against WatchBuys, but if they're out-of-stock or don't carry the Sinn model you're looking for, there's a great AD in Germany that I've bought from called Classic Watch. The owner's name is Bernie. He's super helpful and carries a handful of watch brands, including Sinn. He doesn't take CC's, but uses PayPal. I received my Sinn from Germany in a week or two, to Oregon.
You should really review SARX073, sunburst brown chocolate/ tar-black dial, 70-hour power reserve, sub 700$, sword hands, limited edition, SEIKO watch, duhh, it is a no-brainer. easy 50k video. it is a great contender for an affordable daily beater. BTw your video quality and content have improved significantly. You should definitely take some cues/inspiration from Hafi J Mehmood & watchgecko youtube channels, doing more wrist shots and promoting wrist straps and how they change the watch altogether.
Teddy, glad you are also promoting German watches. I am done with Swiss CONglomorates. German for me.. for my Mission Critical Instrument. My choice is the SINN U2 SDR EZM5. Cheers
@Teddy Baldassarre What a high class review really loved watching this excellently presented review stop daddy please please please could you do a review upon the DAMASKO D-SUB2.... I absolutely would love to watch with you the way that you do them presented in such high quality upon DAMASKO DSUB2 you watch how much tech and patents are inside that WATCH understated and handsome striking details.. Would love your opinion
Last week I went to try Sinn GMT and I found its GMT hand didn't align with 24hr markers Anyway I think every German brand they regulates the movement to let you have the most accuracy. I have Archimede and it's very accurate when compare with other ETA 2824-2 watches.
I previously owned a Sinn EZM 9 but at 44mm was a little too big so I sold the timepiece but thought it was phenomenal. I recently purchased the U50 SDR T and absolutely love it as a beater. It’s accurate, indestructible and esthetically appealing. I changed out the thick Sinn silicone strap for a red Rubber B Tropic Strap and found it to be more comfortable. This is a great complement to my Rolex tool watches and Tudor BB pro and Pelagos 39.
Great vid as always Teddy...pure class. I think you should have considered this watch a few years ago...would have been a better value buy. With Sinn upping their prices (and one may argue unjustifiably), they are dangerously close to the poor value for money camp. Cheers!
I have a sinn 13.1 but I love this watch. I’m saving up now! The 13.1 is 15mm but it’s a chrono. But it’s also 41mm dia. I have a 7.25 in wrist and 41 is plenty big for me. I love the u1 but I feel like this is a slightly better movement with a much more comfortable size.
To anybody in doubt. The tegimentation is no joke. My U1 T and bracelet is mint after 4 years. My afterbought silicone clasp without "Tegi" shows wear.
Teddy I am back and forth between the U1 VS the U50 what would you recommend for a 7 1/2 inch wrist between the two. I feel like less is more and at times like the thinness of the u50 but am worried it will look to small due to the dial bezel ratio. I own watches from 38mm to my max a planet ocean 45.5 2500. I would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks for all the videos and great content. Keep up the amazing work
I like Sinn, but they make way too many watches with several choices in one model alone, finally the prices have been going up almost every few years consistently with no stopping which makes it difficult for me to choose Sinn over another more established brand, for example almost 5K for a good top Sinn Chronograph which I was looking at recently, for less than that I can get a brand new IWC IW387901 spitfire Chronograph with in-house movement which retail for 6K again brand new with 8 year warranty.
Love the watch! Can anybody tell me which brand that zulu strap is from? Looks like the one from Zuludiver but in a 4 ring layout instead of the usual 5.
H-link bracelet is not that good as the clasp is bulky, and kinda lousy... Sinn Silicone straps with the small clasp are exquisite! Big clasp on silicone is no good, same issues as H-link version only even bigger and bulkier
Sinn is Great, I have my U2 more than 10 years. Only the rubber strap at that time was Not so nice as they are today. So I’m thinking changing it in a NATO as you Showed it or on a Steal bracelet. The watch on the Steal bracelet Looks very much „aus einem Guss, from the same Moduls“ as we say in German.
I'm treating myself for my 50th soon. It's down to a Doxa 300T or a Sinn U1. Doxa - Heart Sinn - Mind. Tough call. It may be that I get one and then have to save for the other...
for a daily beater 24/7 that will face the abuse of all day activities and wearing at outdoor work and will face some hard wearing Should i go with sinn u50 or the muhle SAR ? you described both as tough as nails that can take a beating , so which one is more durable and will not age quickly and show tear and wear and scufffs easily ? I am talking about the non tegimented version ..
I believe Teddy says the dial is gloss black here, I can't find the exact moment right now. Many other sources report the dial being matte black. Can anyone confirm that later releases are matte? Teddy probably got an early press release given the date of this video. Thx.
Sinn continue to be underrated in my opinion. Their accuracy is always top notch. My current Sinn 104 green runs close to zero on wrist all day and maybe plus or minus one, off wrist. They have some great designs and as stated, it seems they are unconcerned with following others and just want to make high quality pieces. I think I might pick up this one. I could imagine many thinking this might be unattractive but I love it.
Love the 104 green. Beautiful dial
Agree. Regrettably I sold my 104, however it was probably the most accurate watch I owned. If there is one criticism I'd say they need to improve their deployment clasp.
The only problem I have with Sinn is that they have SO MANY cool pieces. Difficult to decide on the right one!
Did you see the new limited U1?
It’s gorgeous.
@@davidhall4968 Yes! If it had the same dimensions as this U50 I'd have a CC balance! If I could secure a reservation anyway.
Your comment is the equivalent of someone answering their weakness is that they're too honest at a job interview 😂
Agree with the general coolness of the brand. Looking at the Watchbuys website though is disappointing. It’s like they just carry a small portion of the brand’s calalogue, and even those it seems that 60 - 70% are out of stock...
@@stickshifter8 They can get you pretty much any model (even ones not listed our out of stock) within 45 days, just reach out to them.
I have had my U1 blue fully tegimented for about a year and a half. I work with my hands in pretty rough conditions. On the ground, on rooftops and all over uncomfortable places. It still looks brand new. This thing is a tank and I love it.
Not for everyone's tastes? I find this watch gorgeous!
Well there are blind people but hey even they will like the feel of this thing. People who don't like it just have bad taste.
it is gorgeous!
I’d rather get the 556
I don’t like the syringe Hands
I know NO ONE who doesn’t like this watch! Everybody I show it says: GREAT WATCH!
The only „downside“ for some of them is, that this watch is very „tooly“ and sporty. So it’s not wearable in every occasion.
Been wearing mine since October, every other day. Rotating with BB58 👍🏼
That’s a great pair. Perfect dichotomy.
BB58 39mm?
If so, which one fits smaller?
This is my dream pair.
Teddy thanks for opening the world of Sinn for me. 556 is amazing, so is the u50!
One of my favorite brands no question. Thanks for watching!
@@TeddyBaldassarre i once visited their mini museum. A really great place. Btw, would you sell your 556 for this one or would you better keep the 556 with it’s more casual design?
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@@TeddyBaldassarreyou do a fantastic job educating watch enthusiasts on the nuances of different timepieces. Thank you
Yeah I agree. After I saw Teddy’s review on the 556 and it introduced me to the brand, I bought a 104 white RS and love it.
‘WHEN’ Sinn release this with the blue dial of the U1b, I’ll be camping outside the factory in Frankfurt. 🤞😑
thx for showing this watch on a nato - like your reviews!
I’ve had a U1 for six months now, and the legibility cannot be overstated. I’ve heard people comment on it, and it was always clear from pictures that it’s true. What isn’t clear until you wear one for a month, is just how much it’s true. I’ve worn Seiko divers since 92 iirc, and have always enjoyed their simplicity and legibility. The U1 is on another level. In low light, the ONLY thing you see is the hands and markers. It’s like voodoo. Also, even though the lume is not as bright as my seikos for sure, it’s more legible after a couple of hours. If I wake up at 3-4 am wearing a Seiko, I have to squint to see the time and it takes a few seconds to read it. The U1 is almost instantly readable in the same circumstance.
These watches are fantastic, and my U1 will forever remain my daily.
I love this watch, super tough, I have changed out the rubber strap though, too thick.
Having a Sinn U50 dive watch, is like sitting in your Landrover Defender Tomb Raider and watching at all the SUV´s out there on the streets. Best regards Oni
Sinn is the best! Support a small company that makes wonderful and unique sturdy watches!! The entry level Sinns are nice, but it really gets started on value around this U50, U1, T2 all the high tech ones. To me, they feel on par with stuff 10k+. Despite its tool looks, it feels and looks very expensive in person. Rolex doesn't need another customer!
Great review Teddy. Lov my U50T on bracelet. This model will give Sinn more respect and owners of the 104 or 556 a diver to get. The technology and durability is great for Sinn owners an the watch community. Keep the reviews coming. Stay healthy and safe Thank You for your work.
As someone afflicted with small wrists, I’m so glad to see Sinn getting slightly smaller. Now, if they can just come out with a model with the sword hands from the the UX.
As a commercial diver,U1 nothing else. I got a lot of Watches but when iam welding in 170 Meters. It's the Watch you cannot break or scratch. And you can wear her to a Tuxedo or a diver Suit. Great Watch greetings from Germany.
Not sure why he says “glossy black dial” a couple of times. It’s matte black, no?
This probably is the thinnest 500m diver. Amazing watch.
Seems like a great cheaper and more wearable alternative to the Tudor Pelagos
I've got a U2 Special Edition white in the mail. Not sure if I like Sinn or Omega more but they're the only two in the conversation.
Sinn timepieces are fantastic tool watches! As mentioned, probably not for everyone, but for those who dare to be outside - and surpass - other mainstream brands.
Yours faithfully, a humble owner of a Sinn pilot chrono for two decades.
I owned and loved the Sinn U1 for about a year. I had to let it go for financial reasons and miss it so! This U50 though is really a win! Watching that little Chicklet second hand go around is a pleasure. The T2 is also high high on my list. I love what Sinn does, they are so unique and cool. Save some money, dont buy an omega or rolex, enjoy the coolness of these German rigs!! The tegimented metal that Sinn does is INCREDIBLE, almost as hard as sapphire and crazy scratch resistant. The fully teg models are probably worth the extra cost if you want a real tank of a watch! I had the one with only teg on the bezzel and wow was it perfect despite trying to abuse it at one point by doing car work with it on.
Review the Sinn 103!!! Is it the perfect vintage chronograph? I think so! In person the 103 sa st is just a dream. Another one I really should not have sold!!!! I will be buying a 103 again soon, its too perfect. Also the Sinn 140 is super cool! All the Sinn!
Love your “chiclet hand” descriptor - hits the nail on the head so to speak!👍👍👍
Agree 100% - if you want a dive watch that looks like it was designed by the corner jewelry store back in the 1950’s get a Rolex.
Sinn is a really nice brand with quality timepieces. Very cool model !
I bought the u50 late last year and had to wait about 3 months for delivery. When it arrived, I was dismayed by its weight. So I kept putting off using it or sizing the silicon straps. I’m an avid scuba diver and while I use digital metering equipment, I also wear analog equipment as back up on every dive. About 2 months ago, I decided to try out the u50 before making a decision on keeping it. I used a nato strap to avoid sizing the silicon straps in case I didn’t want to keep the watch. As soon as I wore it, I realised it was exceptionally well designed - the weight disappeared and it felt very comfortable on my wrist. And as a diving tool, it is perfect. Legible and sound and perfect luminescent markers for night diving. It is clearly a precision tool and extremely well engineered and presented. Confidence inspiring. As soon as I returned from that dive trip, I sized both the red and black straps and will keep the watch and use it on every dive. Frankly, I like it so much, I have been using it as my daily and giving my Rolex Explorer (2010, 114270) a break. Good diver’s watch for divers.
I am damn impressed by your video quality, the cool interiors,the visuals and the crisp language.
Quite professional ! 👍
Just got mine a few weeks ago. Absolutely love it and it’s not like I needed another dive watch. My recommendation is get the fully tegmented version. This is something that truly makes this brand and watch unique plus it will keep the watch looking new. Bracelet is awesome but one complaint. No micro adjustment but an old technology of 3 holes for the pin to move around. I’m sure cost is a big factor and frankly for the money this is still a value buy relative to other brands with less quality.
For me it was a choice between the U50 and the EZM 1.1. Soooo glad I did the u50.
Great comprehensive review. I want one. I had a 104 that I recently traded that was pretty much +/-0 day. After a week +1 total. I never really bonded with it because of the high polish and chunky non-drilled thru lugs. Seriously considered getting it blasted. If it was 39mm with a SS engraved bezel, an inky black dial and the case and bezel had an overall fine brush or soft blast finish I would have kept it. This U50 really appeals to me. Love the thinness, the finish, the bezel matching the case, the crown position and the strong tool presence without being elephantine in size. Much appreciated with 6 3/8" wrist. Unfortunate for me however is the price of admission.
Excellent video! This is a brand i hope to obtain. My favorite part is the hand style. German design is always outstanding.
What's your take on the mother of pearl Sinn U50?
Love Sinn...I’m currently looking at the U1 SE, fully tegimented in black (from Watchbuys) I like the larger size at 44mm, and those syringe hands are so iconic! Thanks for the great content Teddy!
I just purchased U50s.
I have 16cm// 6.25inches wrist.
Perfectly right fit. Not too small.
Not too big.
With NATO strap more comfortable.
Terrific review. Thank you. Wonderful watch. Makes Submariner seem like a jewelry watch.
Have had a U50t on order for 2 weeks now through the Canadian dealer. Love it’s purpose and especially the date, very practical. Dress watches make me feel uncomfortable.
Who is the Canadian dealer?
Love it! Got one myself, the SDR version (black bezel) on the metal bracelet. The case diameter is actually 40-mm. The bezel diameter is 41-mm.
My Sinn U50 MOP black tegimented is arriving this Friday. I actually gifted my U50 last year - so I was missing this perfectly sized tool watch. Ordered the silicone strap too. Love Sinn. Have the 556i and the Damanzener ( very limited ) watches.
Imagine if it was 40 or 42mm with no date. Make it happen Sinn.
The case is actually 40mm. The bezel slightly sticks out at 41mm.
Divers are supposed to be legible! 40mm is too small...
@@NathanChisholm041 If you really can't read the time on a U50, I strongly recommend hiring the services of an ophthalmologist... Plus, for over 50 years no one seemed to complain about the legibility of the Rolex Submariner or Sea-Dweller, and they were 40mm.
@@johnnyguitar6697 As an actual diver no one uses any of those watches lol! It's a dive computer and my 45mm Citizen or Seiko on my other wrist! Desk divers....
@@NathanChisholm041 It's been many, many years since anyone actually needed a dive watch to dive. Which is why I don't quite understand your comment about the size of the U50. Which, by the way, is easily as legible under any light condition as the Panerai Luminor 44, Seiko Marinemaster 300 or Tudor Pelagos I have owned.
Too big for a 5.9 inches wrist?
Teddy - I have just recently gotten in to the watch thing. I have done some serious deep dives into watches. I purchased the Drive De Cartier about 8 years ago and just purchased the Zenith Original Chronomaster. I have now gotten into this S50 as a change of pace watch. What is your opinion of the silver bracelet versus the black one?
I would appreciate anyone's input. Thanks in advance.
Love both but the tegimented Steel bracelet is lovely and makes it more wearable in different settings. You can always buy the rubber strap later anyway. It looks great on a NATO too
I wish I wish they put the sword hands, bezel and face from the UX onto the U50. The U 50 is the perfect size!
My non tegimented U1 is turning 6 this year. I've taken it everywhere and never babied it but can pass off as LNIB if not for some light wear on the clasp. About as tool watch as tool watches can go.
I know this video is 2 years old, but preordered a U50 full Lume edition today and was very glad to find a trusted source talk about the watch.
10:17 "incredibly glossy black dial"
11:14 ""with the sinn u50's matte black color"
Which is it? Gloss or Matte?
Turns out it's Matte... IDK why he said gloss... 🤷
Just ordered one from Watchbuys. Been wanting a U1 forever, but 44mm too big for my small wrists, this should be perfect. I only own dive watches!
Honestly this is one of the best looking watches I've seen...regardless of price range
This watch is really nice . I think you should do a review on a hailos fairwind watch . It’s such an amazing watch . I know you would love it !! It’s from Canada and it’s amazing
Can we hear bout Damasko v Sinn. Damasko has a great lineup and nobody is talking about then.
Maybe the U1 looks better than the u50 when you showed them next to each other. The extra space on the dial makes the hands look better to me.
I really appreciated this one, Teddy . . great review!
Sweet vid. My 👁 is on the EZM3.
The only problem: many Sinn's are to big.Whats about more watches under 40 mmm? Why ?
Great chilled out review, great watch really like the 104. Like the relaxed style, stay off the coffee.
Man, I want one of these. And the U50 will probably be a great used watch deal in a few years.
Teddy, I love your channel but fifteen minutes of that seventeen minute video was looking at the dial from fancy camera angles. Only about one minute was on anything else. There's so much more to watch ownership than looking at the face. I know the packaging can change from different markets but it would be nice to see that and more on the clasp and case back.
Love the piece, but really... a Nato?! Such a nice rubber strap too.
Now this is a watch
Great video as always. Sinn is a brand you should get up on your website! I would buy in a heartbeat.
It definitely stands out in the diver crowd. Very purpose-built piece with understated personality.
I’ve bought two Sinn watches from WatchBuys. Two awesome watches and two great AD experiences. Wearing my Sinn 856 UTC right now.
Love my 856 UTC too. Such a classic watch.
I have an 856 non utc, love it. this is tempting
@@AcmeRocket I know what you mean, think im going to start saving up for a u50 now. Being a submariner and not having a sub inspired watch just feels like there is something missing haha
I have one and it's my favourite
One is on its way to me right now! I just love the effect of the double AR coating. I have a Damasko DA43 and got hooked on how when AR is done right the crystal just disappears.... I know Omega does the double AR too on some models. Any other companies doing that?
How thick is that nato Strap? I have heard it is very thin and can only fit 1.2 to1.4m max nato with the Sinn springbar?
Great review once again. I’m a self professed Sinn aholic. The U series was what initially got them on my radar. Ended up getting the 857 UTC all black tegimented which is still my daily user.
The Sinn U50 is already a future purchase for me. Currently saving for the 556, and then I'm thinking I'll be saving for a Nomos Tangente 35 afterwards.
Also looking at the Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 and, like I mentioned, the U50.
Teddy, will you be carrying Sinn watches on your site???
I am between the U1 or the UX tegiment version and perhaps in black too.
this watch is going to flop. anyone who's looking for affordable "pure utilitarian tool" dive watch will buy tudor pelagos, this watch is competing in the wrong segment of the market.
There was a 6+ months wait to get this watch, because the demand was much stronger than Sinn anticipated, and the production couldn't keep up.
@@johnnyguitar6697 That isn't enough information to provide a complete picture though. Sinn is a very tiny company with small production output, wait list doesn't say much if they can only manage to crank out tiny numbers. If the demand keeps up after the initial hype wears off, it will then be judged a success. Secondary resale market is usually a good measure, since grey market truly reflect the desirability of a watch and the actual real price people are willing to pay.
@@OperationNonsense The U1 has been a hit for Sinn for many years now, and seeing that the U50 is basically the same watch that's now wearable on a larger section of the population, there's no reason for it not to continue to sell well in the future. Prices on the second hand market will probably drop once the production bottleneck is resolved, but that's the case for every brand save Rolex and Patek. By the way, I used to own a Tudor Pelagos, which is indeed a great watch, but let it go because it wore too large and thick.
@@johnnyguitar6697 You bring up some good points, the slimness of the U50 is a huge leg up. But considering the overall superior quality of the Pelagos, from fit and finish to the bracelet, to the movement ticking away inside the case, I still think tool watch buyers will gravitate towards Pelagos by huge margin, especially when the 2 are so similar in price. Additionally, tool watch buyers usually are not the demographic who cares about case thickness or elegance on wrist. The tool watch crowd tends to prefer oversized watches in my experience. My point is, improved dimensions will not be a pull for this watch, since anyone looking for elegant watch will just buy additional pieces from an entirely different category of watches. It's just my prediction though, we'll see how it sells after a few years of data.
@@OperationNonsense Well, it was enough of a pull for me to get this watch, and I have sporting activities almost every day. Judging by the initial reactions, it seems to have hit a spot in the market that was not well catered for, i.e. a more compact tool watch. Same goes for the Seiko SPB line, which has been pretty popular since its introduction.
I’m obsessed with this piece. This is the Sinn I’d go for
....never could get my head around this one. i'm sure many folks like it, but it's not for me.
Haha! That's exactly how I felt even a month ago, but the more I keep seeing the U1 and U50, the more I start to see the appeal. I've gone from full blown hating it, to now I'm kind of in love with it (in theory at least).
One of my favorite Sinn designs. Very interesting watch.
Great watch brand and nearly ordered one, but currently in the U.K. , having left the European Union, I’d be paying local sales tax in Germany, then import tax into the U.K. and a handling fee by the courier, so until it’s all sorted out you’d be overpaying massively at the moment
I do not think you have to pay German sales tax when you order a watch directly from Sinn. The just shave off 19% of the item value on the customs declaration when they send a package to country outside of EU.
@@kristoffer8740 thank you , I’ll look in to that then . Thanks for posting
Great review and I like this piece for its more subdued and matted finish, which is more utilitarian for a premium dive watch. Btw, you and I have the same wrist size so your hands-on videos are also a great reference for how the piece would look on me. Cheers, Teddy!👍🏻
Great video, but so many commercials
I have my reservations about the movement being the SW300. I actually would have preferred the SW200, as I am very comfortable with the ETA2824-2 (what the SW200 is based on) but have had some terrible issues in the past with the thinner ETA2982-A2 (which the SW300 is based on)
Nothing against WatchBuys, but if they're out-of-stock or don't carry the Sinn model you're looking for, there's a great AD in Germany that I've bought from called Classic Watch. The owner's name is Bernie. He's super helpful and carries a handful of watch brands, including Sinn. He doesn't take CC's, but uses PayPal. I received my Sinn from Germany in a week or two, to Oregon.
You should really review SARX073, sunburst brown chocolate/ tar-black dial, 70-hour power reserve, sub 700$, sword hands, limited edition, SEIKO watch, duhh, it is a no-brainer. easy 50k video. it is a great contender for an affordable daily beater. BTw your video quality and content have improved significantly. You should definitely take some cues/inspiration from Hafi J Mehmood & watchgecko youtube channels, doing more wrist shots and promoting wrist straps and how they change the watch altogether.
Teddy, glad you are also promoting German watches. I am done with Swiss CONglomorates. German for me.. for my Mission Critical Instrument. My choice is the SINN U2 SDR EZM5. Cheers
@Teddy Baldassarre What a high class review really loved watching this excellently presented review stop daddy please please please could you do a review upon the DAMASKO D-SUB2.... I absolutely would love to watch with you the way that you do them presented in such high quality upon DAMASKO DSUB2 you watch how much tech and patents are inside that WATCH understated and handsome striking details.. Would love your opinion
U50 is on my absolute best of the best list!
The one with the Blacked Out Bezel looks SO epic 😍
Last week I went to try Sinn GMT and I found its GMT hand didn't align with 24hr markers Anyway I think every German brand they regulates the movement to let you have the most accuracy. I have Archimede and it's very accurate when compare with other ETA 2824-2 watches.
I previously owned a Sinn EZM 9 but at 44mm was a little too big so I sold the timepiece but thought it was phenomenal. I recently purchased the U50 SDR T and absolutely love it as a beater. It’s accurate, indestructible and esthetically appealing. I changed out the thick Sinn silicone strap for a red Rubber B Tropic Strap and found it to be more comfortable. This is a great complement to my Rolex tool watches and Tudor BB pro and Pelagos 39.
Great vid as always Teddy...pure class. I think you should have considered this watch a few years ago...would have been a better value buy. With Sinn upping their prices (and one may argue unjustifiably), they are dangerously close to the poor value for money camp. Cheers!
A few years ago? The U50 was released in April 2020.
This is almost used Pelagos money.
I have a sinn 13.1 but I love this watch. I’m saving up now! The 13.1 is 15mm but it’s a chrono. But it’s also 41mm dia. I have a 7.25 in wrist and 41 is plenty big for me. I love the u1 but I feel like this is a slightly better movement with a much more comfortable size.
To anybody in doubt. The tegimentation is no joke. My U1 T and bracelet is mint after 4 years. My afterbought silicone clasp without "Tegi" shows wear.
it has a basic movement and 38 hours of power reserve. so no, I won't spend my 3000 USD on this. any Seiko diver above 1000 USD is a better option
Teddy I am back and forth between the U1 VS the U50 what would you recommend for a 7 1/2 inch wrist between the two. I feel like less is more and at times like the thinness of the u50 but am worried it will look to small due to the dial bezel ratio. I own watches from 38mm to my max a planet ocean 45.5 2500. I would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks for all the videos and great content. Keep up the amazing work
I like Sinn, but they make way too many watches with several choices in one model alone, finally the prices have been going up almost every few years consistently with no stopping which makes it difficult for me to choose Sinn over another more established brand, for example almost 5K for a good top Sinn Chronograph which I was looking at recently, for less than that I can get a brand new IWC IW387901 spitfire Chronograph with in-house movement which retail for 6K again brand new with 8 year warranty.
The U series now has the correct size for everyday wear, but needs an option in this size with the high-accuracy quartz ETA 955.652 movement.
What wrist size would you generally recommend choosing the U50 over the U1 for wearability and comfort?
Love the watch! Can anybody tell me which brand that zulu strap is from? Looks like the one from Zuludiver but in a 4 ring layout instead of the usual 5.
H-link bracelet is not that good as the clasp is bulky, and kinda lousy... Sinn Silicone straps with the small clasp are exquisite! Big clasp on silicone is no good, same issues as H-link version only even bigger and bulkier
Should have been on your sonar!
Very utilitarian simple and not flashy. It's very East German looking and has stark contrast. Love it...
I almost bought this while I was in the Sinn store in Frankfurt. Wish I would have gone for it because they're about $300 cheaper there
My seiko 5, the bezel 42.5mm version doesn't say made in japan. I bought it from a shop in London. Is this because it is a european model?
Sinn is Great, I have my U2 more than 10 years. Only the rubber strap at that time was Not so nice as they are today. So I’m thinking changing it in a NATO as you Showed it or on a Steal bracelet. The watch on the Steal bracelet Looks very much „aus einem Guss, from the same Moduls“ as we say in German.
I'm treating myself for my 50th soon. It's down to a Doxa 300T or a Sinn U1. Doxa - Heart Sinn - Mind. Tough call. It may be that I get one and then have to save for the other...
Does anybody know if Sinn are going to update their clasp on the bracelet? It’s the only thing holding me back from buying this beauty!!
when picking a watch i often find myself wondering if my 6.5 wrist can handle a slightly larger size =sinn -u50?
I have a 6.5" wrist also - you can absolutely wear this watch, no problem.
for a daily beater 24/7 that will face the abuse of all day activities and wearing at outdoor work and will face some hard wearing
Should i go with sinn u50 or the muhle SAR ?
you described both as tough as nails that can take a beating , so which one is more durable and will not age quickly and show tear and wear and scufffs easily ?
I am talking about the non tegimented version ..
I believe Teddy says the dial is gloss black here, I can't find the exact moment right now. Many other sources report the dial being matte black. Can anyone confirm that later releases are matte? Teddy probably got an early press release given the date of this video. Thx.