Sinn doesn’t do anything lightly. One look at this watch and that’s certainly clear. This is a big, bold, tough-as-nails dive watch built with German precision. I’ll get this out of the way first. Yes, this watch is big. Is it too big? That’s up to you. I have a 6.75 inch wrist and I honestly think it looks fine. It doesn’t wear as large as the 47mm diameter would suggest, and the offset crown at 4 and curved lugs allow it to sit well on the wrist. I’ve worn watches from 44mm to 46mm that wear bigger than the EZM 16. The thickness also helps reduce the feel of the overall dimensions. For a 1000m diver, 14.5mm is not overly thick. That’s just about the same thickness as a Panerai PAM111 and only 2mm thicker than a Rolex Sub-C. Hand to my heart, when I opened the box I didn’t think it was any larger than 44mm.
Visually, this watch is spartan and tough. A three-hander with subdued date window at 3:00, it only has the essentials; but then again, that’s all you need. As with all Einsatzzeitmesser, or Mission Timer watches from Sinn, rapid legibility is a priority. White sword hands provide that legibility, and are right at home adding to the rugged appearance. Red accents add a nice touch of color without being distracting. The fully graduated bezel markers are black from 12:00 to 3:00, and red the rest of the way around, a thoughtful change when many dive watches would have done the opposite. The bezel itself turns like it’s on greased ball bearings while having definitive clicks and very secure lockup — to be expected from Sinn’s tendency to get these things right.
On the wrist it is extremely comfortable, especially with the silicon rubber strap which also helps to keep the weight down. I like rubber straps, but they never seem to fit comfortably when they’re on a deployant buckle, or if the case is on the heavier side. Sinn has gone the extra mile on their strap. This is one of the most comfortable rubber straps I’ve worn that come straight from the manufacture. It’s soft and doesn’t pull your hair, all while being incredibly tough and durable. One thing I would note is that the strap has to be cut to size to your wrist. It’s a simple process and makes for a perfect fit but obviously there’s no going back once it’s done. I needed to cut the strap to the last notches available to fit my wrist, so if your wrist is much smaller, you might want to think about the bracelet or the shorter strap available from Sinn.
All that being said, this thing a tank. I would not hesitate to wear it anywhere. This is a Sinn dive watch, which means it’s thoroughly-engineered. The case is made from saltwater-resistant U212 German submarine steel. Get ready, it is: anti-magnetic, anti-shock, has a tegimented bezel, dehumidifying technology, temperature resistant from -45°C (-50 fahrenheit) up to +80°C (+176 fahrenheit), and water resistant to 1000 meters. It is built for reliability and accuracy, and taking anything you can throw at it. And yes, it’s Sinn’s largest watch; the size makes a statement, however. When you’re wearing it, you know you have a functional tool on your wrist. The watch retails for $2,740 on silicon rubber and $2,820 on the bracelet. You’d be hard-pressed to find a better built dive watch in this price range, continuing Sinn’s reputation for packing tremendous value into their timepieces.
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Chris
That’s a really badass watch. Maybe more than I need to man my desk at work, but one never knows what one will run into on the way to the coffee maker.
I’m with you on the rubber strap issue. I’d be very leery of cutting a strap to get the fit to a comfortable place. I wonder if the small folding clasp Sinn offers would improve the fit.
Neil Wood
The strap is extremely comfortable and fits great once it’s set, so having to cut the strap is worth it if you’re going to keep the watch for a long time, or perhaps if you had the bracelet as a backup. The increments that the strap can be cut at are small enough that it should fit perfectly on just about anyone, but obviously there’s no adjustment once it’s set. I haven’t tried Sinn’s strap with the smaller clasp but yes, I’m curious how that would fit as well. If one is hesitant about cutting the rubber, there’s always the option of a Nato strap but it would have to be relatively stout to hold the weight of the case and prevent shifting and sliding off the top of the wrist.