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Sinn 6068vsFears Archival 1930

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6068
Sinn6068
MSRP $2,754
Archival 1930
FearsArchival 1930
MSRP $3,863

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
606838.5mm
Archival 193040mm
Power Reserve
606838h
Archival 193040h
Water Resistance
6068100m
Archival 193030m
MSRP
6068$2,754
Archival 1930$3,863

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
8.54mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Standard
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW 300-1
ETA 2360
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,754
$3,863

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Sinn 6068

Owners widely praise the Sinn 6068 for its clean aesthetic and compact size, fitting well under a dress cuff. One owner sold theirs due to insufficient wrist time. A user notes the GMT hand on the 6060 variant is not fully independent. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 6068 highly for its blend of classy and functional design suitable for everyday wear.

From video reviewers

The watch's 12-hour UTC function is a notable feature, allowing for the display of two time zones on a 12-hour basis. The watch's lume brightness is a weakness, with reviewers noting that the luminous paint on the hands and appliqués is not particularly strong. Reviewers disagree on the watch's overall appearance, with one reviewer mentioning a sleek appearance due to the polished stainless steel case, while the other reviewer does not provide a description of the watch's appearance.

Fears Archival 1930

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Archival 1930 for its elegant, vintage-inspired Art Deco styling, featuring a captivating champagne dial with Deco numerals and heat-blued hands. The watch is noted for its comfortable, thin 8.54mm case and surprisingly substantial wearability, even on smaller wrists, due to its curved caseback and light weight. Its pull-out crown is easy to grip and wind, and the use of a new old stock ETA 717 movement from the 1930s adds historical appeal. However, some owners and forum members question its value proposition, citing components like an ETA 7001 movement and a Hong Kong case, with a power reserve of 38-40 hours requiring frequent winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Archival 1930 highly for its unique vintage design and comfortable wearability, despite some reservations about its price relative to its components.

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