Sinn U50: A Dive Watch That Deserves More Attention

Lankysudanese · 2020-04-29T12:13:19Z

Explore the Sinn U50 dive watch: its robust design, ideal sizing, and value proposition. Collectors discuss its appeal over the U1 and other divers.

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Lankysudanese brings attention to the Sinn U50, a dive watch that, despite its compelling features, seemed to fly under the radar at its release. His original post highlights the watch's robust construction, refined aesthetics, and accessible pricing, positioning it as a strong contender in the dive watch segment. This article synthesizes community insights, exploring why the U50 resonates with collectors and how it stacks up against its predecessors and competitors.

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How come there’s been no love for this novelty from Sinn?

Personally, I find this to be very tempting proposition.
Tough-as-nails case, smaller case (supposedly 47.6mm lug to lug), sharp look with tons of contrast and no fautina, a trusty movement, and decent pricing. What’s is there not to like? To me, this is a better diver proposition than the new Doxa

https://watchesbysjx.com/2020/04/sinn-u50-u50s-u50sdr-dive-watch.html

Source: watches by SJX

Key Points from the Discussion

The U50's reduced size, at 41mm diameter and 47.6mm lug-to-lug, is a significant improvement over the larger 44mm U1, making it more wearable for a wider range of wrist sizes.
The U50's design, with its sharp contrast and lack of 'fauxtina' (fake patina), is appreciated for its clean, modern aesthetic, distinguishing it from other contemporary divers.
The community generally agrees that the Sinn U50 offers a strong value proposition, especially considering its 'tough-as-nails' case, reliable movement, and competitive pricing compared to other watches with similar workhorse movements.
One collector expressed strong interest, having added the U50 to their cart multiple times, but was deterred by the August shipping date, indicating high demand and anticipation.
While appreciating the U50, some collectors express a desire for higher certifications like COSC for the movement, or a more robust water resistance standard for luxury watches in general, citing concerns about durability for daily wear.

The Discussion

Lankysudanese

Apr 29, 2020

Such are matters of the heart (and mind)😁😁

Apr 29, 2020

More important than liking it more than the Doxa, I like it more than earlier Sinn divers. It's a better size, both diameter and thickness, and (like you said) no fake patina. I think I like the metal bracelet version the best, but the one pictured really pops too. Thanks for posting. M4

Lankysudanese

Apr 29, 2020

Can I at least get to you agree that it’s better-priced? After all, they both have standard work-horse (non-in-house) movements

Lankysudanese

Apr 29, 2020

Hope you continue to enjoy for many more years to come

ripper444

Apr 29, 2020

i had it in my cart 5 times today! honestly if it wasn’t until the Aug ship date I would buy it. I can’t stand waiting

jlux

Apr 29, 2020

I always liked the Sinn U1 and owned it for some time but ultimately found it too big for my wrists. I will certainly give this 41mm a try.

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