Which is cheaper, the Sinn 856 S UTC or the Geckota Phalanx?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $2,938 for the Sinn 856 S UTC — a $2,589 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sinn 856 S UTC or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Sinn 856 S UTC — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Sinn 856 S UTC or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Sinn 856 S UTC.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sinn 856 S UTC or the Geckota Phalanx?

The Geckota Phalanx carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Sinn 856 S UTC.

What movement does the Sinn 856 S UTC run compared to the Geckota Phalanx?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sinn 856 S UTC uses the SW 330-1 and the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824.

Side by side

Sinn 856 S UTCvsGeckota Phalanx

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

Sinn 856 S UTC

856 S UTC

MSRP $2,938

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

856 S UTC40mm

Phalanx42mm

Power Reserve

856 S UTC38h

Phalanx40h

Water Resistance

856 S UTC200m

Phalanx300m

MSRP

856 S UTC$2,938

Phalanx$349

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Green

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Luminescent

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW 330-1

ETA 2824

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Complications

GMT, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,938

$349

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