SOS - Sinn Owners of Singapore

[nicholasmk]

Dracula - i've sent you an email with my contact details!

everyone else - i think i'll be settling for a U1. firstly i love mechanical watches, and from what i gather, the U1 is using a chronometer-grade ETA movement. Apparently each individual movement can be categorized into different grades and Sinn only uses the highest quality movements from ETA, hence the accuracy.

im not going to dive to such an extreme depth anyway and i'll save some money which will offset my purchase of a U-series bracelet. (if i ever get to it!)

servicing _will_ be a real ..... for the UX. not just for the replacement of a battery after 7 years but what if suay suay halfway the watch stop?

On the whole, my opinion is not to pay such a high price for a quartz movement. After all, if i wanted a quartz, i'd rather get a Casio g-shock. (i do realize the UX is a high quality ETA quartz with thermo-compensation, but quartz is quartz. haha)

So U1!!! Here i come!!

[lockcanloc]

Hi Drac,

also interested in the U1 model - wondering what is the price of the U1 and U2. Send PM on contact details.

How long will you be there?

Thanks

To all SingaBro, anyone who is interested to get any model unavailable in Sin can let me know the model and price in Sin. I'm now in Frankfurt and was very lucky to get my U2 here in one of the shop. It is just slightly cheaper but getting it is the most satisfying. Anyway, I'm going to the Sinn factory tomorrow for a visit. So leave me your HP no. if you really keen so I can sms you. No aeroplane please. Cheers!!

[lockcanloc]

Hi Bro,

Also got the Sinn fever - was also considering the U1 and Muhle SAR but U1 is much cheaper. also leaning towards the sub steel technology....


By the way, how much is the U1 retailing in HG? Haven't got the time to check out yet personally.

Thanks

Dracula - i've sent you an email with my contact details!

everyone else - i think i'll be settling for a U1. firstly i love mechanical watches, and from what i gather, the U1 is using a chronometer-grade ETA movement. Apparently each individual movement can be categorized into different grades and Sinn only uses the highest quality movements from ETA, hence the accuracy.

im not going to dive to such an extreme depth anyway and i'll save some money which will offset my purchase of a U-series bracelet. (if i ever get to it!)

servicing _will_ be a real ..... for the UX. not just for the replacement of a battery after 7 years but what if suay suay halfway the watch stop?

On the whole, my opinion is not to pay such a high price for a quartz movement. After all, if i wanted a quartz, i'd rather get a Casio g-shock. (i do realize the UX is a high quality ETA quartz with thermo-compensation, but quartz is quartz. haha)

So U1!!! Here i come!!

[nicholasmk]

Hi Bro,

By the way, how much is the U1 retailing in HG? Haven't got the time to check out yet personally.

Thanks

try the HG branch at peninsular plaza :)

[U-ship]

To U-ship, for a moment I thought you were a teacher as you mention getting polo shirts and caps for your students twice a year. U part time tuition teacher is it

I got you there didn't I? I'm an Adult Volunteer with one of the Uniform groups lah... So other than bringing the kids out for Camps, and treks, I build their identity by helping them create their cohort's t-shirt yearly. Plus I also so that for my Reservist Unit every year lah that's why....

nicholasmk - I thought you were my friend, sms-ed him this morning and realised you weren't him or him, you.... kekeke Singapore small world lah.... I'd suggest you do a watch comparison index and evaluate what you think is best.

Those that requires, argon gas, special oils and etc ..... really irks me you see. I was actually doing a evaluation index when I was determining if I should go for U1 or Glycine Lagunare Chronograph. The winning evaluation when to U1 of course. No injustice to U2, one day I will still consider the U2 but at the moment, the servicing portion and having it sent back to Sinn Factory still gets my reservation....

Hey Koolcat if the gathering's after 10pm you can count on me. But there are certain days I got night classes, for the moment Tues nights. Hence you got to let me know when the day would be man!

So you're kid-less for the moment eh.... envious you ain't need to change diapy or feed the kid in the middle of the night eh, but envious of all is you got spare cash for extra new watches any time yah... whereas we're strapped on creative classes, PD consultations, vaccine, etc and etc......

And yah.... work in one thing hindering us as well. Well, just last night, I got called back to the office urgently at 9pm..... haiz.....

[Dracula]

Hi Drac,

also interested in the U1 model - wondering what is the price of the U1 and U2. Send PM on contact details.

How long will you be there?

Thanks

To all Bro who pm-ed me, I have replied.

However, I will not sms you unless you have decided and really keen to get. Waste $$ lah.

And for rest of the Bros, I'm only helping to get those models not available in Sin currently. Not to compare for you the prices here.

I'm just doing this as a favour and not trying to make a quick buck.

Anyway, I will be back in Sin on the 17th Jan. Cheers!!!

[Kool Cat]

What Dracula doing is and :thanks man.

Maybe this thread can also be used to make announcement of who is going to Frankfurt next and then we can have a"tompang" service is the next guys is as nice as Dracula.

But I think pse, don't burden the poor guy with price comparison but rather make the purchase, as I think what Dracula has said clearly, the price is slightly cheaper there.

We can also start a service whereby those going to Frankfurt can carry-in watches that needs servicing and then the next guy carry out watches that have already been serviced. In this case, buying the UX or U2 will not be a "....." anymore

So, can we agree to this format gents?

[Hary]

My first post here, want to say hello to all of you in Singapore. Here is my U1, just acquired few days ago

[Kool Cat]

Welcome to the forum Hary. Wear your U1 in good health and we look forward to possibly your participation in some of our SOS activities in the near future...if there is one

[Dracula]

What Dracula doing is and :thanks man.

Maybe this thread can also be used to make announcement of who is going to Frankfurt next and then we can have a"tompang" service is the next guys is as nice as Dracula.

But I think pse, don't burden the poor guy with price comparison but rather make the purchase, as I think what Dracula has said clearly, the price is slightly cheaper there.

We can also start a service whereby those going to Frankfurt can carry-in watches that needs servicing and then the next guy carry out watches that have already been serviced. In this case, buying the UX or U2 will not be a "....." anymore

So, can we agree to this format gents?

Thanks for your compliments, Kool Cat!!

Just came back from the Sinn factory, it's a lot smaller than I had imagined. Nevertheless, had a good experience.

It's not too far from town, but getting there might be a problem cause the taxi driver might not know the place. Also you have to call a cab when leaving the place. Taxi ride is about 15 euros each way.

I was lucky there as they have just completed a few U1, was told next batch will be 4 weeks later. I reserved 2 and by the time some Bros decided to get after many sms with me, they are left with only another 2 pieces. Didn't have many walk-in customer, so I guess it's the depots snapping it up. Not so much luck for U2 though, even they have a long waiting list. So lucky of me to get it yesterday in one of the only 2 depots for Sinn in Frankfurt.

I must stress here again that I'm buying the watch for you guys on a favour basis. NOT trying to make a quick BUCK!!!
The price I quote was the selling price here. Reason I did not deduct the VAT is sometimes we don't even get it back. So must be fair to me...plus all the cost for the many sms I sent and my taxi fare. And the risk I take if you guys back out!! I'm paying it out of my own pocket without even asking for a deposit. I believe it still might be slighly cheaper than what HG is selling after discounts, and you won't have to wait.

Anyway, thanks to those Bro that confirmed their purchase. As of now, I might have 1 spare U1 as someone might be backing out. Anyone keen can let me know, else I might just keep it myself.

Will be back on 17th Jan, so see you guys when back.

Cheers!!!