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Sinn 103 St Ty HdvsPagani Design PD-1685

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103 St Ty Hd
Sinn103 St Ty Hd
MSRP $2,797
PD-1685
Pagani DesignPD-1685
MSRP $171

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
103 St Ty Hd41mm
PD-168542mm
Power Reserve
103 St Ty Hd48h
PD-168542h
Water Resistance
103 St Ty Hd200m
PD-1685200m
MSRP
103 St Ty Hd$2,797
PD-1685$171

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7750
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
48h
42h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,797
$171

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What people say

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Sinn 103 St Ty Hd

The Sinn 103 St Ty Hd is widely praised as a stunning, heritage-inspired pilot's chronograph with a utilitarian feel and bold red accents on a black dial. Owners note it offers a different experience compared to typical Sinn watches. It features a hand-wound Sellita SW510 M movement, a 58-hour power reserve, 20 ATM water resistance, and impact-resistant acrylic glass. The Sinn 103 St Ty Hd is priced at €2,590 and is limited to 1,000 units. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 103 St Ty Hd highly for its unique aesthetic and tool watch attributes.

From video reviewers

The watch's robustness and ability to withstand extreme conditions without compromising accuracy are notable strengths. The relatively high price point is a shared weakness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's thickness, with one reviewer considering it a drawback and the other not mentioning it.

Pagani Design PD-1685

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1685's striking white dial and attractive blue bezel, with some finding it a "looker" and feeling it generally high quality. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting -3 seconds per day and another seeing it run 20 seconds slow after freezing, though it remained functional after rough use. Concerns exist regarding the watch's thickness and potential wearability on smaller wrists, the lume fading quickly, and difficulty reading silver hands on the white dial in sunlight. One owner experienced a misaligned dial marker and another noted a rough crown action upon arrival, with a lume pip detaching. There is ambiguity regarding the movement used, with owners speculating about NH35A, Miyota 8215, or DG2813 clones. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1685 highly for its attractive design and perceived quality at the price point, despite some noted fit and finish inconsistencies.

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