SINN U50: A Collector's Deep Dive into Durability and Design
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SINN U50: A Collector's Deep Dive into Durability and Design

By Bruno.M1 · Aug 16, 2020 · 15 replies
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Bruno.M1's original post on the SINN U50 sparked a lively discussion among collectors, highlighting the watch's robust engineering and practical appeal. This article delves into why the U50, with its German Submarine Steel case and TEGIMENT technology, continues to resonate with enthusiasts seeking a durable and highly legible tool watch. Readers will gain insights into its wearability, unique features, and overall value, as discussed by the WatchProSite community.

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  • Case and crown made of high-strength, seawater-resistant German Submarine Steel
  • Bezel with Black Hard Coating on a TEGIMENT Technology basis
  • Diameter of case: 41 mm 
  • Tested based on European diving equipment standards and certified by DNV GL
  • Captive diver's bezel with minute ratcheting
  • Crown at 4 o'clock to prevent pressure on the back of the hand 
  • Sapphire crystal glass
  • Pressure-resistant up to 500 m diving depth (=50 bar), certified by DNV GL
  • Low pressure resistant

Durability and clear readability in a 41 mm diameter size that is comfortable to wear: you will find these properties in the U50 series. 

Visually, the diver’s watch is noticeable for the striking design of its matte-black dial and a display that concentrates on the essentials. When it comes to its features, we also focus consistently on typical SINN characteristics. The case and crown are thus made of high-strength seawater-resistant German Submarine Steel. This type of steel stands out not only for its extremely high strength and exceptional non-magnetic properties but also for its especially high resistance to seawater. We have designed the rotating bezel so that it is captive in the case. As it may experience high levels of stress during use, we have also hardened the surface using TEGIMENT Technology and Black Hard Coating, making it especially scratch-resistant.

These features make it clear that the U50 SDR is perfectly suited to diving use – a fact that has been verified by the classification company DNV GLDNV GL verifies and certifies pressure resistance to a diving depth of 500 metres (=50 bar) and temperature resistance and functionality in accordance with the European diving equipment standards.


  • Mechanical Movement
    • The information on the mechanical movement corresponds to the current production situation in Frankfurt am Main. Due to technical changes, it may happen in individual cases that stock items of our sales partners deviate from this information. (further Information)

    • SW300-1
    • Self-winding mechanism
    • 25 bearing jewels
    • 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour
    • Seconds stop function 
    • Anti-magnetic as per DIN 8309
  • Case
    • Case made of German Submarine Steel, bead-blasted
    • Sapphire crystal glass in front, anti-reflective on both sides 
    • Case back screw-fastened
    • Crown screwable
    • Meet the technical requirements for waterproofness, as set out in standard DIN 8310
    • Pressure-resistant up to 500 m diving depth (=50 bar), certified by DNV GL
    • According to the technical demands for the diving norm DIN 8306
    • Tested based on European diving equipment standards EN 250 / EN14143 and certified by DNV GL
    • Low pressure resistant
  • Functions
    • Hours, minutes, seconds
    • Date display
    • Diver’s bezel with minute ratcheting and luminous key mark
  • Dimensions and Weight
    • Case diameter: 41 mm
    • Band lug width: 20 mm
    • Case thickness: 11.15 mm
    • Weight without strap: 74 gramme
  • Dial and Hands
    • Matte black dial
    • Indices coated with luminescent colour 
    • Hour, minute and second hand coated with luminescent colour

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ER
erict
Aug 16, 2020
I don’t own it yet. It’s on my wish list. You might want to try FB Group’s Sinn Watches. There are a few owners there who could give you feedback [nt]

BR
Bruno.M1
Aug 16, 2020
thanks for the suggestion ... but I have no FB and never will have it :-) [nt]

ER
erict
Sep 7, 2020
You’re welcome [nt]

TE
templetowers
Aug 16, 2020
I love them - Its the superb summer & tool watch - I opted for the U1 and I wouldn't dismiss it as it wears smaller with a short lug length. I have every confidence that I could drop it

in a minefield and it would come out still ticking... The straps are great value for money (50 Euro's) so you can interchange them and you can remove the bezel for cleaning easily with the small tool provided. Don't go for the butterfly clasp as the standard deployant has a small micro adjust option. IMO its a waste of money going for full Tegimented case - just opt for the standard case that comes with a Tegimented bezel - I'm sure the submarine grade steel on the case will stand up to most thi

BR
Bruno.M1
Aug 16, 2020
nice !

I was thinking about the U1 too but somehow I prefer a 41mm above a 44 in this case, the 41 is also a lot slimmer

TE
templetowers
Aug 16, 2020
I understand - I think you'll be very happy with it 👍 [nt]

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