Sinn 103 Column Wheel Titanium DIAPAL on H-Link Bracelet


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SKU: SI-240

Watch Brand: Sinn

Sinn North America


Automatic winding column wheel chronograph with oil free escapement
• Watch diameter (mm): 41.0
• Watch height (mm): 17.0
• Lug width (mm): 20
• Lug to lug (mm): 47.5
• Weight - head only (grams): 69
• Water resistance: 200 meters
• Case back: Transparent
• Case metal: Titanium
• Dial color: Anthracite
• Front crystal: Sapphire
• Escapement: DIAPAL Nanotechnology
• Inert gas: Filled
• Sinn calibre: DIAPAL
• Calibre: La Joux-Perret 8000
• Copper sulphate: Capsule
• Movement: Automatic mechanical
• Strap or bracelet: Bracelet
• Manufacturer's limited warranty: 5 years
• Warranty service: RGM or Sinn

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Sinn 103 Column Wheel Titanium DIAPAL on Bracelet
Sinn 103 Column Wheel Titanium DIAPAL on H-Link Bracelet

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Product Details

The Sinn 103 Ti DIAPAL on Bracelet takes all of the classic elements of the 103 Series of chronographs and adds Sinn's DIAPAL Technology for years of reliable use.

This watch now features a Manufacture La Joux-Perret 8252 column wheel chronograph movement.

Beginning in 1995, Sinn began work to create an oil free escapement. With any mechanical watch movement, the aging of oil, especially in the escapement can create long term problems for that movement. Additionally, as movement oil ages, required service intervals become more frequent.

Sinn's early analysis to this problem provided a quick solution (at least in theory) - if you dont use oil, it cant age. The process began by exchanging the ruby escapements for diamonds (the word DIAPAL derives from the German name for diamond escapements, Diamantpaletten) in order to achieve the desired effect. The designation stuck, even though today Sinn works with solutions taken from advanced nanotechnology rather than diamonds.

The result is a movement that proves so reliable that Sinn offers an unprecedented five year warranty on their DIAPAL watches.

To counter the affects of moisture and humidity, Sinn has applied their "Dry Hold" technology to this model, consisting of a copper sulphate capsule and the use of inert gasses sealed within the case. Sinn has found that filling the case with these inert gases can help prevent the introduction of moisture and humidity to the case, as well as provide a more stable environment for the oils that lubricate the movement.

Titanium case with sapphire back. Dial is anthracite with black sub-dials, Arabic numerals and date display at 3. We have to say this is one of the most striking dials we have ever seen on a watch. The design and layout of this watch make it extremely easy to read in virtually all light conditions.

Sapphire crystal with luminous hands and hour markers. The UTC feature or second time zone is indicated by an additional hour hand (pointing to the 7 in our picture). Watch is water resistant to 20 ATM.

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Watch specifications are provided by the respective watch manufacturer and/or other sources. Although we use best efforts to provide accurate information, we reserve the right to make corrections when advised of specification changes and/or content errors.


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When you purchase your new Sinn watch from WatchBuys, you'll not only get a finely engineered timepiece with excellent value for money, you'll also benefit from the WatchBuys Sinn Advantage.


WatchBuys Advantage #1

Because we are the official and authorized North American Sinn distributor and importer, your name and watch serial number will be automatically registered in our database for a Sinn manufacturer's limited warranty which we pass through.

This means that should your watch require service during the Sinn manufacturer's limited warranty period, service will be provided by Sinn in Germany when you return your watch to them. This Sinn manufacturer's limited warranty is transferable to subsequent owners as allowed by Sinn.

You are responsible for paying the shipping charges to Sinn, and all repairs that Sinn approves under its warranty are at no charge. Sinn will also pay the return shipping charges to the address you specify.

The Sinn manufacturer's limited warranty period is as follows:
  • Watches in the EZM Series: 3 years
  • Watches marked AR containing inert gas: 3 years
  • Watches in the DIAPAL Series: 5 years
  • All other Sinn models: 2 years

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As an added benefit to those who purchase Sinn watches from WatchBuys, you may choose to have your warranty repairs serviced through our US Sinn Authorized Service Center, RGM Watch Service located in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. This added benefit saves our clients the time and effort of returning their watches to Germany for repair. This service is transferable to subsequent owners who purchase directly from the original registered owner.

Please note that you are responsible for paying shipping and insurance charges for sending your watch to RGM. Once they reach your watch in the service queue they will determine which repairs are covered under Sinn's warranty.

It is important to note that oil-filled quartz Sinn watches must be repaired in Germany (EZM 2, Hydro and UX series). If your watch meets one of these conditions and requires service under warranty, please click here for instructions on returning your watch to Sinn in Germany.


WatchBuys Advantage #3

Your watch will be repaired at no cost to you other than shipping charges to either Sinn or RGM during the warranty period. Sinn watches purchased through the "grey market" (non-authorized sources) may carry no warranty from Sinn. Sinn watches purchased through authorized overseas retailers are governed by the warranty policies of those dealers and/or Sinn, and typically must be sent to either the overseas dealer or Germany for repair.


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Sinn watches feature a number of cutting edge technologies, many of which are unique to Sinn. Please note that not all Sinn watches, including the watch on this page, use all of these Sinn technologies.

Among the more notable Sinn technologies are:


Tegimented Hardened Cases

Many Sinn watches are fitted with Tegimented cases produced in-house by Sinn's case making affiliated company in Glashutte, Germany.

Standard steel used by most watch companies has a hardness of between 200 and 240 HV (Hardness Vickers is a common scale used to measure material hardness). The Tegiment process produces a hardness of at least 1,200 Vickers which is five times harder than standard steel (and on some Sinn models up to nine times harder than standard steel).

The Tegiment process is not a coating consisting of a foreign material; instead the steel itself that has been hardened using a special engineering process that creates a hardened barrier. The base material is a type of stainless steel also used for surgical implants, and the stainless steel resistance to corrosion is further improved by the Tegiment hardening process.

The primary advantages to a Tegimented case are extreme resistance to scratches and other case abrasions, as well as increased resistance to corrosion.

Please note that certain Sinn watches are fully Tegimented (case, bezel) while others are Tegimented only on the bezel. Use the links below to view both categories.

  • View Sinn watches with fully Tegimented cases.

  • View Sinn watches with Tegimented bezels only.


Dehumidification Technology

A number of Sinn models feature cases filled with inert gas. Sinn has found that filling the case with inert gas can help prevent the introduction of moisture and humidity to the case, as well as provide a more stable environment for the oils that lubricate the movement.

The proper care of any mechanical watch movement mandates that these oils maintain both their viscosity and lubrication properties.

  • View Sinn watches with dehumidification technology.


Copper Sulphate Capsules

A number Sinn models use one or more copper sulphate capsules to absorb humidity trapped inside the case. Over time these capsules will gradually turn dark blue indicating that humidity has been absorbed.

The primary benefit to these copper sulphate capsules is a more dry and stable environment for both the movement and the lubricating oils. Together with Sinn's inert gas treatment these capsules form the basis of Sinn's Dry Hold Technology.

This technology not only provides a more stable environment for the movement, but also prevents fogging of the crystal when going from hot to cold environments or from humid to non-humid conditions (such air conditioned buildings).

  • View Sinn watches with copper sulphate capsules.


Extreme Antimagnetic Protection

Magnetism can cause dramatic swings in the timekeeping of a mechanical watch movement. People are often exposed to magnetic fields without even being aware - frequent high altitude flying, metal detectors, audio and video equipment, medical equipment and computer equipment can all cause problems with magnetism.

Many Sinn watches offer extreme protection against magnetism up to 80,000 A/m. Sinn achieves these results using a number of different technologies, including special case and case back construction, soft iron components in the case and protective rings surrounding the movement.

  • View Sinn watches with extreme antimagnetic protection.


DIAPAL Oil Free Escapement

Sinn caused quite a stir when they first released their DIAPAL technology. Beginning in 1995, Sinn began work to create an oil free escapement. With any mechanical watch movement, the aging of oil, especially in the escapement can create long term problems for that movement. Additionally, as movement oil ages, required service intervals become more frequent.

Sinn's early analysis to this problem provided a quick solution (at least in theory) - if you don't use oil, it can't age. The process began by exchanging the ruby escapements for diamonds (the word "DIAPAL" derives from the German name for diamond escapements) in order to achieve the desired effect. The designation stuck, even though today Sinn works with solutions taken from advanced nanotechnology rather than diamonds.

The result is a movement that proves so reliable that Sinn offers an unprecedented five year warranty on their DIAPAL watches.

  • View Sinn watches featuring the DIAPAL oil free escapement.


Hydro Oil Filled Technology

Sinn has developed a technology termed "Hydro" in which the entire watch case is filled with oil. Watches using this technology are based on quartz rather than mechanical movements.

By using this type of movement, Sinn is able to fill the watch with oil, which has the joint affect of greatly enhancing the readability of the dial and time from any angle (including under water), and increasing the water resistance of the watch even at great depths.

  • View Sinn watches with Hydro Oil Filled technology.


Submarine Steel

Sinn has created a line of watches featuring cases made from German submarine steel (the U Series). The steel was procured by Sinn from a steel supplier to Emden GmbH, one of Germany's North Sea shipbuilding yards who construct submarines from the very same steel.

Because of the special steel used from the submarine steelmanufacturer, the case resists the effects of exposure to salt waterand salt water environments.

These cases are produced in-house by Sinn's case making affiliated company in Glashutte, Germany.

This special steel is also amagnetic which means that is does not have magnetic properties and cannot itself become magnetized. The watch movement itself is protected from magnetic fields up to 4,800 A/m.

  • View Sinn watches built from German submarine steel.



EZM Mission Timers

Sinn is a partner for manufacturing watches for the German Special Forces, including SWAT, Customs, FBI, helicopter police, GSG9 and other units.

Beginning with the now highly collectible (and valuable) Sinn EZM 1, Sinn has grown this collection to some of the most durable and highly functional watches made and they remain among the most popular in the collection.

  • View Sinn watches in the EZM Series.


Watch Reviews From Verified WatchBuys Buyers
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Wait was worth it

"Wait was worth it"

Verified Owner Comments: I waited quite awhile before this watch was available for purchase. As the title states, the wait was worth it. Sinn makes an amazing "tool” watch. It goes beyond that, however, as I have received three compliments on the looks of this watch since I received it.

Other than another Sinn that I have, I have never been complimented on a watch, and that includes some serious Swiss luxury brands. Functionally, this watch check ALL the boxes for me as a professional pilot. The weight is light, the looks are amazing and the technology built into this timepiece is seriously impressive. It is my #1 work watch (among a rotation of four). I also own a 103 Ti Ar and, while it is very similar to this watch, and possibly too similar to own both, I am struggling to sell it.

Sinn makes one hell of a wristwatch.

Tool time

"Tool time"

Verified Owner Comments: This is my third Sinn , The first was a 757 which after years of service is still ticking at about + 1 sec a day. I bought the 104 it’s been great! I bought this Diapal to try out that Technology and in hopes it would make it thru when the SHTF 🧐. I’ve been pleased with the watch head but the band is a little disappointing the clasp is not up the quality of the watch . It is stamped which doesn’t bother me as much as the fit for the divers extension it pops open while your wearing it .

The guys at watch buys went out of there way to fix the issue now all is well . My buying experience from Watch buys is top shelf there prices are fair lower than most and the staff is very knowledgeable and Courteous .

103 Ti DIPAL

"103 Ti DIPAL"

Verified Owner Comments: Great looking watch and the titanium makes it super light. Easy to learn to set all the features and second time zone. Very cool technology in the Sinn watches. The bracelet clasp is a little loose but hasn’t come open inadvertently.

Great buying experience, quick shipping , great seller

Great Watch

"Great Watch"

Verified Owner Comments: Great Watch. Replaced my 20 year-old Reveue Thommen Airspeed Automatic Chronograph with the Sinn 103 Ti DIAPAL. Excellent fit and finish. The titanium band and case really make for a light manageable piece. The face of the watch does look much better in person than in pictures.

Numbers and hands have excellent visibility, and are nearly as readable in the dark as in the light. Classy but not overstated, stealthy and only a real watch person will notice it, but that just makes it all the better.

Solid, affordable watch

"Solid, affordable watch"

Verified Owner Comments: My first nice mechanical watch. Have owned now for 3 years. Solid, good looking and very affordable.

Wonderful affordable tool watch

"Wonderful affordable tool watch"

Verified Owner Comments: What makes this watch special is the DIAPAL feature.

The 103 line are all great watches, but the DIAPAL modification makes this model more horologically interesting.

I also look forward to many years of accurate service in a titanium package. It's a good looking piece without being "blingy".

It's just a well made, reliable tool that can take a beating if it must. Just what I was looking for.

Impressive Pilot Watch

"Impressive Pilot Watch"

Verified Owner Comments: The 103 TI Diapal is much more impressive in person than the pictures would indicate.

A home run for Sinn and anyone who owns this watch.