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Sinn 105 St Sa UTCvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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105 St Sa UTC
Sinn105 St Sa UTC
MSRP $1,998
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
105 St Sa UTC41mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
105 St Sa UTC38h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
105 St Sa UTC200m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
105 St Sa UTC$1,998
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
bead-blasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW 330-2
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Complications
Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,998
$328

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What people say

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Sinn 105 St Sa UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Sinn 105 St Sa UTC for its legible dial, precise bi-directional bezel action, and the technical, toolish aesthetic of its bead-blasted, TEGIMENT-hardened steel case. The watch is noted for its smooth sweep and snappy date change, with accuracy often within COSC standards, and its vertical day/date display with a German day wheel is a distinctive feature. Some owners find the lug-to-lug distance large for smaller wrists, and the bracelet clasp is considered a weakness by one source, while the non-lumed UTC hand is a deliberate design choice. The Sinn 105 St Sa UTC utilizes a Sellita SW330-1 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200 meters of water resistance. Overall, the consensus is that owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 105 St Sa UTC highly for its robust build quality and functional tool watch design at its price point.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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