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Sinn 103 St Ty HdvsZelos Helmsman 3

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103 St Ty Hd
Sinn103 St Ty Hd
MSRP $2,797
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529
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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
103 St Ty Hd41mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
103 St Ty Hd48h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
103 St Ty Hd200m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
103 St Ty Hd$2,797
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
Material
stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
SS - Frost
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7750
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
48h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,797
$529
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