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Sinn 6012vsDan Henry 1972

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

6012
Sinn6012
MSRP $5,929
1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
601241.5mm
197241mm
Power Reserve
601238h
197240h
Water Resistance
6012100m
1972
MSRP
6012$5,929
1972$370

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
41mm
Thickness
14.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SINN movement SZ06
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Complications
Chronograph, Date, Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,929
$370

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sinn 6012

The Sinn 6012 is a handsome, complicated chronograph featuring five dial-side complications, including a moon phase, built on a modified ETA 7751 movement. Reviewers note its clean dial offers good legibility, though one wished for a red accent on the date pointer. One long-time enthusiast considers the Frankfurt series, including the 6012, to be overpriced. The 14.5mm thickness makes it a slightly tall dress option. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Sinn 6012 to be a well-executed, complicated chronograph, with the primary reservation being its perceived value.

Dan Henry 1972

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1972 Maverick for its cool retro style, 12-hour chronograph, sapphire crystal, and comfortable 40mm-equivalent wearability. The distinct chrono pusher clicks and the unique ability to turn off the running seconds are also noted strengths. However, the lume is not bright or evenly applied, and the alarm feature is considered poorly executed, with a quiet, short-lived alarm and a difficult-to-use pusher. One owner reported a negative customer service experience involving a dead quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1972 highly for its retro styling and value despite noted shortcomings in its lume and alarm functionality.

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